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….
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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…
Royal Christmas at Kongsseteren
Royal Christmas at Kongsseteren for the close family The Norwegian Royal family gathers for the annual Christmas photography at the Royal Palace in Oslo on…
Quality rib in high demand
Quality rib in high demand before the Yuletide Price war aside; Norwegians want to pay a little extra for quality when shopping for the Yule…
The Prime Minister sang with Dissimilis
The Norwegian Prime Minister sang with Dissimilis Prime Minister Erna Solberg (H) and Princess Astrid were present during Dissimilis’ traditional Christmas performance. The annual…
Christmas trains are selling out
Christmas trains are selling out in Norway If you are going home for Christmas by train, you need to hurry. Several departures are full already,…
“Krumkake” is the favourite at Yuletide
“Krumkake” is the favourite cookie for the Yuletide True to tradition, Yule cookies are an important part of the mid-winter holiday season for Norwegians. But…
Price war for Christmas shoppers
The stores are lowering prices in the fight for Christmas customers The grocery chains are reporting tough competition on the price of the «Non-Stop» chocolate…
Homemade Yule classics
Homemade Yule classic side dishes Yule (or Christmas, if you prefer) is a time for traditions, and those should be maintained. Smells, tastes and music…
Four out of ten feel pressure to purchases during Christmas
38 percent of those surveyed feel pressure on purchasing during Christmas, and one in four fear their finances in January due to high consumption in…
