Christmas in Norway
This article was published by Lorri Brown on Dec 22, 2012 on the website "Suite101" and tells us about Christmas traditions in Norway include Advent, Christmas Trees with the Norwegian flag, Christmas gnomes and lutefisk, a national fish dish. The author points out , that many of the Christmas traditions in Norway originate in ancient times, based on festivals of Saturnalia and other pagan holidays. She also adds , that
modern Norwegian Christmas rituals are based on the countries new national independence and national spirit in the face of Nazi occupation during World War II. The author admits, that it is a well-known fact that Julestria – The Christmas Rush , also known as Advent, Justria refers to the weeks leading up to Christmas and Originally not celebrated by most Norwegians – mainly just the clergy- following World War II, Advent (the coming of the Lord) became mainstream. Moreover , analysing the situation in the word it is necessary to emphasize that Just as in many other European countries, Christmas Eve is a time of great feasting and merry-making for Norwegians. The author tell us, that during Christmas Eve day, people hang a sheaf of grain, sometimes referred to as a “bird tree,” in their front yard, to share Christmas with the local animals. It would be unfair for Brown , not to mention ,that by four o’clock on Christmas Eve, people are dressed in their finest and the festivities begin. The author also adds,, that people eat from the Julebord, or Christmas Buffet, dining on ribbe (pork ribs), pinnekjøh (steamed mutton ribs) or sylte (headcheese). If we speak about traditions, the reader should not forget that author clearly gives us a thought, On Christmas Eve, Julesvenn (similar to the Danish Julnisse) brings gifts. This tradition is a holdover from the ancient Jul feast of Viking days. December 23 is known as Lillejulaften, or Little Christmas Eve, and is when most Norwegians put up their Christmas Tree. The author says, that one should, however, not forget that Norway ratified its first constitution in 1814, after 400 years of Danish Rule. It became fully independent in 1905, when it left a union with Sweden. Because the Norwegian independence coincided with the rising popularity of the Christmas tree (via Germany and then Great Britain) the new Norwegian flag became a popular holiday ornament, remaining so to this day. The authors draws a conclusion that, saying that even Norway was occupied by the Nazis for five years during World War I, during this time the Norway flag and constitutional ribbons were outlawed. Lorri says, ,that Norwegians found ways to declare their opposition to German rule. Christmas cards printed during the Nazi occupation featured Nisse, a Christmas gnome popular since the mid 19th Century, with the Norwegian flags and captions that read God Norsk Jul – Merry Norwegian Christmas. Despite the Nazis' attempt at destroying the cards and forbidding printers to distribute them, many of these World War II Christmas cards still exist today, a testament to a nation’s determination to reclaim its freedom. In conclusion, I'd like to say, that nothing can destroy the emotion of a holiday inside your heart, because we are extremely strong in our faith ( in miracles, in our will ) and only truly strong cain gain the from gifts and such festive atmosphere, but from his own soul.
modern Norwegian Christmas rituals are based on the countries new national independence and national spirit in the face of Nazi occupation during World War II. The author admits, that it is a well-known fact that Julestria – The Christmas Rush , also known as Advent, Justria refers to the weeks leading up to Christmas and Originally not celebrated by most Norwegians – mainly just the clergy- following World War II, Advent (the coming of the Lord) became mainstream. Moreover , analysing the situation in the word it is necessary to emphasize that Just as in many other European countries, Christmas Eve is a time of great feasting and merry-making for Norwegians. The author tell us, that during Christmas Eve day, people hang a sheaf of grain, sometimes referred to as a “bird tree,” in their front yard, to share Christmas with the local animals. It would be unfair for Brown , not to mention ,that by four o’clock on Christmas Eve, people are dressed in their finest and the festivities begin. The author also adds,, that people eat from the Julebord, or Christmas Buffet, dining on ribbe (pork ribs), pinnekjøh (steamed mutton ribs) or sylte (headcheese). If we speak about traditions, the reader should not forget that author clearly gives us a thought, On Christmas Eve, Julesvenn (similar to the Danish Julnisse) brings gifts. This tradition is a holdover from the ancient Jul feast of Viking days. December 23 is known as Lillejulaften, or Little Christmas Eve, and is when most Norwegians put up their Christmas Tree. The author says, that one should, however, not forget that Norway ratified its first constitution in 1814, after 400 years of Danish Rule. It became fully independent in 1905, when it left a union with Sweden. Because the Norwegian independence coincided with the rising popularity of the Christmas tree (via Germany and then Great Britain) the new Norwegian flag became a popular holiday ornament, remaining so to this day. The authors draws a conclusion that, saying that even Norway was occupied by the Nazis for five years during World War I, during this time the Norway flag and constitutional ribbons were outlawed. Lorri says, ,that Norwegians found ways to declare their opposition to German rule. Christmas cards printed during the Nazi occupation featured Nisse, a Christmas gnome popular since the mid 19th Century, with the Norwegian flags and captions that read God Norsk Jul – Merry Norwegian Christmas. Despite the Nazis' attempt at destroying the cards and forbidding printers to distribute them, many of these World War II Christmas cards still exist today, a testament to a nation’s determination to reclaim its freedom. In conclusion, I'd like to say, that nothing can destroy the emotion of a holiday inside your heart, because we are extremely strong in our faith ( in miracles, in our will ) and only truly strong cain gain the from gifts and such festive atmosphere, but from his own soul.
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