The tradition continues at New Sweden Evangelical Lutheran Church, located at 12809 New Sweden Church Road in Manor. On Sunday evening, December 12 at 7 p.m, a Country Christmas Sing-along will be held and will include the Swedish tradition of St. Lucia, played by Makina Mabry, who is of Swedish lineage. At an early age, St. Lucia devoted her life to serving Christ and the poor with the emphasis on Christian love. Makina is in the ninth grade and is very active with her school activities as well as her service and devotion to her church. Makina is the daughter ...