St. Lucy was a young Christian martyr who lived in Syracuse, Sicily during the 3rd century. According totradition, Lucy vowed to remain chaste and dedicate herlife to God. She rejected marriage proposals anddistributed her wealth among the poor, which angered asuitor who denounced her as a Christian to theauthorities. Persecuted for her faith, Lucy was subjected tovarious tortures, including having her eyes gouged out.Therefore, she is recognized as the patron saint of theblind and visually impaired. To commemorate herpatronage we have incorporated braille into our designwith the words "St. Lucy, Pray for Us" written at the top ofthe sock. Each year on December 13th, the Feast of St.Lucy, vibrant celebrations and rituals take place. Adornedin a white gown with a wreath of candles on her head, ayoung girl is chosen to portray St. Lucy, leading aprocession of maidens dressed in white, symbolizingpurity an