How Do You Celebrate A Norwegian Christmas?
In Norway Christmas is considered a holiday for children. But adults also enjoy the baking, decorating and other preparations that are needed to celebrate the winter festivities. Prepare for Christ’s Nativity by participating in Advent, which marks the beginning of the church year. Advent begins four Sundays before Christmas Day. Use an Advent calendar to mark the days. For each one, you open another door in the calendar. Chop down your own Christmas tree if you live in the country, and adorn it with decorations. Some traditions call for the parents to decorate the tree on Christmas Eve, letting the children see it just before the gifts are opened. Expect outdoor Christmas trees displayed in public places to be lit the first Sunday of Advent. Make your own candles to use as lights on the tree and on your Advent wreath. In the past, the way the candles burned was considered a sign; for instance, if a light went out, it meant the owner would die. Wait until Christmas Eve to light the Chr
