A Truly White Christmas in Norway: Christmas is a very special time for Norwegians and in many parts of the country and along the remote coastal towns it is still celebrated in a traditional way with families. All work cease on the afternoon of Christmas Eve and the family put on their finery for the occasion. Families get together to make up decorations for the Christmas tree, a rather nice tradition rather than buying commercial Christmas decorations. Christmas Eve (Julaften) is the big … [Read more...]