Christmas in Norway
the lights are turned on. Read on to know more about Christmas traditions and celebrations in
Norway.
Christmas Celebrations In Norway
While there are many customs and traditions linked to Christmas in Norway, there is one long-
standing and very popular tradition that includes a little gnome Nisse, who guards the farm animals.
It is believed that he plays tricks on children, if they forget to serve him a bowl of special porridge.
The gnome is known as Julebukk or `Christmas buck,' and his looks are similar to those of a goat.
Julebukk is associated with the Viking times, when the pagans worshipped Thor and his goat. The
idea of Julebukk is very old and still, very dear to the Norwegians, especially around Christmas.
During the Viking period, a person used to dress in a goat skin and carry a goat head on the
Christmas Day. He would join the party and die during the course of the evening, to return to life. In
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