Norwegian christmas traditions

Christmas is a big deal in Norway, and everyone here appreciates that it comes during the darkest time of the year. So we make a BIG deal about our Norwegian Christmas traditions. No time to feel blue about the lack of sunlight when there are Christmas decorations to hang, gifts to be bought, and Christmas parties to attend.

Norwegian Christmas Cookies are some of the best cookies to make this Christmas. These recipes are easy to make and the flavor is amazing.

Traditional Norwegian Christmas food. Add a Scandinavian touch to your festive feast this holiday period!

Growing up I spent most of my Christmases in Norway, but even when we stayed in the US for Christmas my Norwegian mother of course had us baking lots of Norwegian Christmas cookies. So I

No Norwegian Christmas table is complete without krumkaker. They are crispy, golden and perfect filled with cream and berries

I love spending Christmas in Norway and am so excited for the coming month of festivities here. But even if you won't be coming to Norway this Christmas you can still add a bit of

Buttery and delicate, Serinakaker are an easy Norwegian Christmas cookie perfect for the busy holiday season. Click through for this easy Christmas recipe.

From classic gingerbread and buttery spritz cookies to cream-filled Krumkake, Norwegian Christmas cookies are guaranteed to delight this holiday season.

The Nordic countries’ long winters force their inhabitants to be masters of Christmas cheer. From St. Lucia's Day (or St. Lucy's Day), which kicks off the Christmas season in Sweden on December 13, to folklore about helpful holiday gnomes, the joyful traditions of Nordic Christmases are sure to make any winter traveler’s holiday bright.

We love studying holiday traditions around the world. Let's explore Christmas in Norway. We have recipes, crafts, activities and more.