Tromsø wants to become “the world’s best Christmas town”
The business community in Tromsø wants to make the city “the No. 1 go-to destination for Christmas!” Snow, northern lights and polar nights are among…
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Your guide to juleøl, Norwegian Christmas beer
Juleøl is more than beer. It’s an institution. Here’s the A-Z scoop on Norway’s beloved Christmas ale. Come December, juleøl (jul meaning Christmas, øl meaning…
Christmas survey: Norwegians believe gifts – especially homemade – are more important due to corona
Christmas is more important this year due to the coronavirus situation, according to one in three Norwegians in DNB’s Christmas survey. For more than half,…
This year, Norwegian children will not be allowed to sit on the lap of Santa Claus
This year, those who work as Santa Clauses must keep at least one meter away from the children. Thus, the children will not be allowed…
Several more than before, believe that the Coronavirus epidemic will last until Christmas
Norwegians look grimly at how long the Coronavirus crisis will last in Norway, according to Nettavisen’s Coronavirus survey. Many believe it will last through the…
Up-and-down sales for Vinmonopolet at Christmas
Christmas trends from Vinmonopolet show that Norwegians are buying less red wine for Christmas dinner, and rather go for lighter products and alcohol-free. The Vinmonopol…
Over a hundred attended a Christmas-covered party at the DNT cabin
Both Christmas porridge with almond and Christmas buffet were on the menu for around 110 people who had already booked a place at DNT’s cabin…
1.8 million Norwegians travel at Christmas – busiest Friday for traffic
Friday (20-12-2019) is Christmas’s busiest day in traffic as thousands of passengers get on trains, buses, planes and in the car to get home for…
White Christmas in the north – gray in the south
Troms and Finnmark are set to have a white Christmas. In the rest of the country there will be rain, gray weather and plus degrees….
Christmas traditions in Norway
People in Norway normally celebrate Christmas eve with their close family and relatives, gathering for the Christmas dinner. Walk around the Christmas tree after dinner…
Norwegians travel to here during Christmas
For many, Christmas means snow, Christmas trees and ribs. But many are traveling abroad this Christmas. Thailand and the Canary Islands are at the top…
Cholesterol up by 20% during Christmas
Research shows that cholesterol levels increase by 20% during Christmas Sumptuous Christmas dinners with fatty and sugary foods leave clear traces in the body, Danish…
Swapping chaos in shops and traffic
Swapping chaos in both shops and traffic Every year, Norwegians swap Christmas gifts for millions. It makes for chaos in both the stores and in…
The Royal Family at Yule Mass
The Royal Family at Yule Mass in Holmenkollen Chapel His Royal Highness King Harald V and HRH Queen Sonja attended the Yule Mass in Holmenkollen…
How to preserve the Yule food
How to preserve the leftover Yule food In order to get the traditional Yule food to last after Christmas Eve, think about how you store…
All parcels are dispatched says Posten
All parcels are dispatched according to Posten On Christmas Eve itself, the last parcels were dispatched from the Norwegian Postal Service terminals for the Post…
Yule – time for food and traditions
Yule – A time for food and traditions in Norway In December, we will shop for food, drinks and other groceries for almost NOK 25…
Put the phone away while driving home
Put the phone away while driving home for Christmas Stress down, let your mobile phone lie and pack your Christmas gifts and other stuff safely…
With the snow, drivers are asked to drive carefully
Snow over the next couple of days can create slippery roads. Several mountain crossings in southern Norway have introduced one lane driving. Drive suitably…
Two mail issues to remember this weekend
Two mail issues to remember this weekend The deadline for sending mail that is scheduled for delivery by Christmas Eve is tomorrow, Sunday. Furthermore, you need…
