Before Christianity came to Norway, Christmas was not exactly the warm and cosy season we know today. The Norwegian word jul stems from the Old Norse jól, a winter festival held with extended family ...

The Norwegian royal family has released their 2024 Christmas card, continuing a cherished tradition of sharing a festive portrait. However, this year's photo has left fans puzzled as Prince Sverre ...

Many dream of a white Christmas and idyllic snowy scenery over the holidays, but meteorologists have warned that large parts of Norway may be left disappointed with the weather. With less than a week ...

Dec 19 - Norway gifted London a Christmas tree this year as part of a long-standing tradition predating London Mayor Sadiq Khan’s tenure, contrary to people criticising the tree’s appearance ...

reducing the Christmas rush. Friday, December 20th is expected to be the busiest flying day at Norway's airports, with 131,000 people taking to the skies, followed by Thursday, December 19th, when 120 ...

The annual Christmas in Norway celebration Friday evening featured its traditional parade and fireworks, along with new additions that included a winter market and children’s activities.

sing Christmas songs (Norwegian or English) and eventually receive edible treats and drinks. The visiting revelers often carried a wooden goat head on a stick. The word “julebukk” translates to “Yule ...

MOSCOW, Pa. — Who doesn't love a good family Christmas cookie recipe? We visited Christina from It's a Keeper to get her family's recipe for Brune Pinner, a Norwegian cookie served at Christmastime.

The lights are bright at Rockefeller Center as the 11-ton Norway Spruce outside dazzles once again with tens of thousands of LED lights to mark the holiday season. While Christmas and holiday ...

Grateful to see the tree every year.” The annual Christmas tree tradition began in 1947 as an expression of gratitude for the support Norway received from the UK during World War II. When Norway ...

Charles Crane/MDN Sons of Norway member Kari Mahle shares her Lille Juleaften experiences from her youth growing up in Norway to the attendees of the Little Christmas Eve celebration at the ...

“The Snow Sister” is a Norwegian Christmas movie directed by Cecilie A. Mosli starring Jan Sælid and Celina Meyer Hovland. It is directed by Cecilie A. Mosli. Netflix’s newest addition to its holiday ...