Norwegian Christmas traditions
Christmas in Norway is based on Christian traditions, with elements of old pagan traditions and Jewish Hannukah. And new traditions are added every year. …
Traditions
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…
Christmas Advent in Norway
Incense, Christmas cookies, purple lights, decorations, stressed-out mothers, and happy children’s hearts belong to advent. Although Advent is a time of preparation, there are still…
Polish Christmas Traditions
People from both Poland and Norway love to prepare for Christmas. On 13 November, Norsk Folkemuseum in Oslo opens up for Polish Christmas preparations in…
A traditional Easter for the Royal Couple
On Friday King Harald and Queen Sonja left Oslo for their Easter holiday, which they will spend in the same place as last year. They…