Comments on: Norwegian Christmas Decorating

By: scarlett

scarlett — Thu, 01 Dec 2011 23:18:39 +0000

im using this for a report and it has so much info thanks ____________________ from L-Jay: We also have a post about this years Norwegian Christmas fashion.

By: Todd

Todd — Wed, 30 Dec 2009 19:33:03 +0000

Hi, I was wondering if you knew where I could locate a Nisse calendar. Had one as a child that my aunt brought back from Norway it was fabric, hung on a wall during the holidays, it had 24 rings on it. The tradition (as I recall) was that the Nisse left a small gift hanging on it each day leading up to Christmas, this was such a delight as a child -- I wanted to let me children experience and continue the tradition. Thanks. ____________________ From Moose: We have mentioned advent calendars in our post Advent Season. Here in Norway you can buy them in many stores - I have seen the one you describe with rings in a few craft shops here in Tromsø. However, most advent calendars are actually home made (Farmor once made a calendar out of a quilt and 24 wooden curtain rings), and if you can't find one to buy were you are the post gives a few ideas for homecraft.

By: Ronica

Ronica — Tue, 15 Dec 2009 04:45:22 +0000

I am really enjoying reading about modern Norske traditions on your site, and this proves that decorating (or over-decorating!) for the holidays is genetic. My family emigrated in the 1880′s to North Dakota, USA, and my grandparents were born here. My grandmother is now 86 and it takes her two weeks to decorate her home–not because she’s slowed down, but because there are decorations everywhere! Not a picture frame goes without a bow, and even the toilets are decorated. She even has two different sets of Christmas china.

Fun to see what’s going on now in Norway through your site–thank you for all of your work!

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from L-Jay:

Vær så god!

Yes, ‘over’ decorating is the Norwegian way…lol. But it is great fun!

By: Debbie

Debbie — Tue, 15 Dec 2009 01:25:33 +0000

I had to laugh at the toilet paper; too cute! I love your Norwegian Christmas. It reminds me so much of my mom and how much I miss her. She did hardonga (sp?) and needlepoint and made all kinds of tablecloths and decorations for Christmas. I have her Norwegian dishes and I’m so glad about that. I want to continue the heritage. Do you know that I’ve connected with so many more of my Norwegian relatives on Facebook? Are you on Facebook?

I also met a lovely lady named Sonja and her mom was born in Tromso. She has a blog called Bits and pieces and is a delight. She grew up in California but now lives in Texas, of all places. But she still celebrates a Norwegian Christmas. I would love for her to visit your blog. I mentioned you to her as I am sure she would love My Little Norway.

I will be back to read your other posts L-Jay. I’m so thankful for you and our friendship. I am proud of you with your exercise too. Way to go. Maybe one day we will meet in person.

Hugs and love,
Debbie

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from L-Jay:

Bits and pieces is a great little blog – it brings up some interesting topics/posts about Norway.

By: elisabeth

elisabeth — Mon, 14 Dec 2009 14:58:45 +0000

I love your site! I spent a year in Olso in the 80 tallet and julen has not changed. Many of the decorating traditions carried on with the emmigrants here in the NW US. My house is a nissehus!

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from L-Jay:

Nisser all the way!