''Lucia of Syracuse, also known as Saint Lucy or Saint Lucia, was a Christian martyr who died during the Diocletianic Persecution. Born: 283 AD, Syracuse, Italy Died: 304 AD, Syracuse, Italy''
some say she was burned at the stake some say she was executed or had her eyes taken out but the important thing is she stood up for what she believed in the date of her feast is December 13th ,that's when the celebration begins .