July 12, 2015 - July 14, 2015
Holidays and Events in Norway
Fjord Day is a holiday of Scandinavian countries. It was first celebrated in Denmark in 1991. In fact, Fjord Day appeared for one purpose - to draw people's attention to the state of nature and coastal waters. Fjord is a kind of narrow sea bay with steep banks. 23 November 2015 - 21 January 2016
Holidays and Events in Norway
Norway is a northern country, the main feature of which is the amazing phenomenon of nature - the northern lights. From November 23 to January 21, you can see an unforgettable light show that nature arranges only once a year. 06 February 2016
Holidays and events in Norway
The Day of the Saami people is celebrated annually on February 6. Saami or loparis are people living in Scandinavian countries and in Russia. Most of the Saami live in Norway - 40 thousand people, in Sweden - 18 thousand, in Finland - 4 thousand and 2 thousand in Russia, on the Kola Peninsula.
In Norway, they are able to celebrate the holidays brightly, on a grand scale. The New Year salute begins a few hours before midnight, gradually acquiring grandiose proportions. On Maslenitsu week before the Great Lent for 3 days overeat is taken not just to satiety, namely to nausea, otherwise, according to the beliefs, the harvest will be poor. Since ancient times, another custom has survived: the lash with the "pancake branch."
"Pancake" branch is made of ordinary birch, wrapped with colored paper and decorated with paper flowers and gilt berries. It is believed that in this way people were driven away from the trolls and awakened in them spring and vitality.
Easter in Norway has its own color - yellow. Yellow chickens, painted and made of all kinds of materials, decorate houses, streets, shops, newspapers and television. Six-day Easter holidays are provided in schools. Narcissuses begin to blossom on Easter, called Easter lilies in Norway.
On May 1, Labor Day, it is customary to go out of town and decorate houses with greens and flowers. In Norway, it is also a political day, a time for demonstrations. May 8 is a memorable date for the Norwegians, the Day of Liberation from Fascism. On the same day, they note a very curious event - the Night of Women, introduced into the calendar in 2006 by Norwegian feminists, as in Norway gender discrimination still exists.
The most important national holiday, Constitution Day, comes on May 17. National flags everywhere, people in folk costumes, concerts and processions - and no police on the streets, Norwegians do not arrange riots. On the 50th day after Easter, the Trinity comes, the houses are decorated with wreaths of leaves. And on June 7, every year in Norway the state flag is raised, marking the Day of termination of the union with Sweden. The shortest night of the year, June 23, is called the Night of St. Hans, Ivanovo at night, in which it is customary to jump over bonfires and burn old boats.
The most important national holiday, Constitution Day, comes on May 17. National flags everywhere, people in folk costumes, concerts and processions - and no police on the streets, Norwegians do not arrange riots.
Magnificent Norwegian landscapes were not ignored - July 12-14 continues the Fjord Day with environmental conferences, photo exhibitions and concerts. And on July 29, Norway honors St. Olaf, his king and patron. ±$ On November 11, on the eve of Christmas, St. Martin's Day comes, an indispensable attribute of the festive table is roast goose . After sunset on the streets one can see singers children with lighted lanterns . Many families go to church on Christmas Eve, decorate the graves of loved ones with flowers and, of course, prepare a festive dinner, and afterwards lead the whole family round-ups and open gifts . Celebratory feast continues and on Christmas on December 25, and on Holy Day Stephen on Dec. 26, but on this day it is already customary to gather with friends and exchange gifts .
Lamb ribs with potatoes, pork or fish are served at the Christmas table, depending on the region of the country. ±$ br >