Published: 27-11-2010, 18:15

Christmas in Norway

Christmas in Norway: Yule

Christmas in Norway: The Julenisse

Christmas in Norway: Preparations

Christmas in Norway: Christmas Eve

Christmas in Norway: Christmas Day

Christmas in Norway: Related Days

When Christianity came to Norway, its inhabitants abandoned some old beliefs and practices and adapted others to the new religion. Over the centuries remnants of ancient pagan beliefs concerning midwinter magic entwined themselves with Norway’s developing Christmas lore and customs.

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