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Emma Malmstrom Jouannet has been selected as Jamestown's Lucia for 2023 representing the American Scandinavian Heritage Foundation, Thule Lodge 127 and the Scandinavian Studies program.
Lucia is a Swedish tradition that is celebrated all over Sweden, but actually has Italian roots. The candles and warmth of the pageant bring light to the long, dark days of winter in Sweden.
Emma is the daughter of Maria Malmstrom and Bruno Jouannet of Lakewood. She has participated in the Lucia program since she moved to the area at age 5. Emma is a junior at Southwestern High School and an honor roll student. In school she is a part of the band, ski club, the varsity soccer team, the varsity track team, Key Club and the sailing team. She is also a member of The National Honor Society and student council. In her spare time she plays club soccer at Erie FC and sails in the summer.
The Lucia celebration will be held at the Tree of Life Lutheran Church, located at 825 Forest Avenue in Jamestown on Saturday at 3 p.m. The program is free and open to the public. A reception will follow in the church hall with coffee, lingon berry drink, cookies and the traditional Lucia buns known as Lussekatter.