God Jul!
This one’s a little obscure outside Scandinavia. It’s a greeting for St. Lucia Day, which opens the Yuletide celebration in countries from the Netherlands to the Baltics. Traditionally, the eldest daughter of the family wakes early on December 13, dons a white dress with a red sash, and a wreath of lingonberry boughs and candles. She sings to wake the rest of the family, who then join her for a breakfast of buns and coffee. The candles refer to the fire which failed to consume Saint Lucy, and also offer a welcome glimpse of light in the middle of long, dark Scandinavian winters.
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Michael D'Andr..., about 1 year ago
AMAZING WORK!!
billyboy, about 1 year ago
Don`t know what God Jul is about, but your picture makes me feel good about it. Nice colors, nice face, and you look good in blonde. And love that candellabre headdress!
Paul Vanzella
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about 1 year ago
Love where you get your inspirations from…. and your art direction and costuming are sensational! You are also amazing to look at… Love your style so much Casey… true artistry! Typography and design are spot on! Great piece of art!
Shanina Conway, about 1 year ago
Fantastic work Casey, love the candelabra on her head …perfect styling and execution another magical work;)
Julie Langford
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about 1 year ago
Great work, and love the costume
trickyruby, about 1 year ago
another excellent piece, you have the gift of getting everything spot on.
Charlie, about 1 year ago
Beautiful Casey….I really appreciate your rockin’ talent and vision!! You da BEST!!
Hiroko, about 1 year ago
This is so fabulous, how do you keep this up?
Belinda Leopold, about 1 year ago
WONDERFUL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Nando Machado, about 1 year ago
I’m not familiar with Scandinavian tradition, but I really appreciate your study and thoroughness when creating your pinups. The whole production is excellent!
cheerishables, about 1 year ago
So very lovely, Casey. I love your portrayal and ALL your themes. The is so charming, and I love the framework.
Madison Ellis, about 1 year ago
Very cooL!
Lisadee, about 1 year ago
Loving this and the background story, makes me wish i was Scandinavian! Your entire portfolio is just magnificent!
budrfli, 11 months ago
:o) love it and the history with it is one of the traditional stories i have always liked
candace lauer, 11 months ago
I study art history and like looking at pictures of saint lucia.
Per Ove Sleen, 9 months ago
This is beautiful.
Just wondering, what is your relation to Norway (ore Scandinavia). You see I’m from Norway…...
wideangle, 6 months ago
Sex sells so does god.
raoultiger, 4 months ago
I can never bake bread except for some shaped rolls called luciabrod that are for Saint Lucia’s day!
Casey Castille in reply to raoultiger’s comment, 4 months ago
Neat! I’ll have to find a recipe to try!
Casey Castille in reply to Per Ove Sleen’s comment, 4 months ago
Believe it or not, after five months, I just saw this. Sorry for the belated reply. Thanks for your comment! I have no relation to Scandinavia except that I’ve always been fascinated by Scandinavian people and cultures (precipitated by a crush I had on a Norwegian boy when I was eight years old).
Steve Broadbent, 4 months ago
Doesnt Jul mean “merry”