Norway has apologized for offending some ... Another said: "Fighters are weapons and weapons have little to do with Christmas." Hours later the government apologized for the post.

The day is mostly celebrated in kindergartens and lower elementary schools in Norway. In contrast, in Sweden, it is an event that mainly involves teenagers. On December 23rd, Norwegians traditionally ...

perversely dark ornaments featuring that little shrieking man from Norway’s most famous art image. “In a way, it symbolizes all the angst in preparing for an excellent Christmas,” Ambassador ...

"It looks like there will be a little sprinkle on both Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. It will be a thin sprinkle, but it can create a bit of a Christmas atmosphere," the meteorologist said. In west ...

Maybe that’s why Christmas in Norway feels more like a pagan festival ... They gave the remaining animals a little extra hay and even lashed bundles of grain to posts outside to feed the birds.

One of my yearly Christmas traditions is to go to Oslo, Norway, to visit family - but also to soak up the festive vibes which I struggle to get anywhere else. Where better for a December getaway ...

B&M is now stocking Nordman Fir Christmas trees at 500+ select stores and garden centres nationwide, while the Norway Spruce Christmas Tree's are said to be available in all stores and garden centres.