https://feeds.thelocal.com/ Read the latest news and views from Norway in English en-us news@thelocal.com (TheLocal) webmaster@thelocal.com (TheLocal) TheLocal RSS Feed While they cost a pretty penny, they can’t stay up forever. Here’s how to dispose of your Christmas tree in Norway. https://www.thelocal.no/20231227/how-to-dispose-of-christmas-trees-in-norway Wed, 27 Dec 2023 15:10:52 +0100 how-to-dispose-of-christmas-trees-in-norway Norway's big Christmas get away is upon us but if you are travelling during the festive season it's important to know what awaits you whether on road, rail or in the air. https://www.thelocal.no/20251217/what-you-should-be-aware-of-if-youre-travelling-in-norway-this-christmas Wed, 17 Dec 2025 18:49:02 +0100 what-you-should-be-aware-of-if-youre-travelling-in-norway-this-christmas There's probably no country in the world that takes Christmas as seriously as Norway and the "julehilsen", or "Christmas greetings" are no exception. Here are the main ones and how to use them. https://www.thelocal.no/20241213/how-and-when-to-wish-people-a-happy-christmas-in-norwegian Fri, 13 Dec 2024 12:59:56 +0100 how-and-when-to-wish-people-a-happy-christmas-in-norwegian Rice porridge is a treasured Christmas Eve staple in Norway, but in recent years, more and more Norwegians have started eating porridge throughout the festive period. https://www.thelocal.no/20221215/why-norwegians-cant-get-enough-of-rice-porridge-in-december Thu, 15 Dec 2022 16:29:47 +0100 why-norwegians-cant-get-enough-of-rice-porridge-in-december Christmas travel is beginning under tough weather conditions across Norway. If you plan to travel this Friday, consider allowing extra time on the road. https://www.thelocal.no/20251219/heavy-snow-warnings-issued-in-norway-as-christmas-travel-period-begins Fri, 19 Dec 2025 12:18:02 +0100 heavy-snow-warnings-issued-in-norway-as-christmas-travel-period-begins It is the question everyone asks in Oslo in December. While the festive lights are up, the streets are currently bare. So, will snow arrive in time for Christmas Eve? And what can you do if you absolutely need a White Christmas in Norway? https://www.thelocal.no/20251208/will-oslo-get-a-white-christmas-this-year Mon, 08 Dec 2025 12:23:01 +0100 will-oslo-get-a-white-christmas-this-year The Norwegian postal service, Posten Norge, has advised customers to send Christmas cards, letters, and parcels in advance to ensure they arrive before Christmas Eve. https://www.thelocal.no/20251205/the-deadlines-for-sending-gifts-from-and-within-norway-in-2025 Fri, 05 Dec 2025 13:48:45 +0100 the-deadlines-for-sending-gifts-from-and-within-norway-in-2025 Whether it's the food, games, approach to advent calendars or the weird dub of a Czech retelling of Cinderella, Norwegians have several traditions that seem strange from the outside looking in. https://www.thelocal.no/20231208/five-norwegian-christmas-traditions-foreigners-find-strange Fri, 08 Dec 2023 16:57:10 +0100 five-norwegian-christmas-traditions-foreigners-find-strange If you want to experience the best of Oslo's wide choice of Christmas markets this winter, then this guide from Mari Wachelke is essential reading, especially for parents in Norway's capital. https://www.thelocal.no/20251112/santa-sauna-how-to-make-the-most-of-oslos-christmas-markets-this-winter Wed, 12 Nov 2025 23:58:30 +0100 santa-sauna-how-to-make-the-most-of-oslos-christmas-markets-this-winter The tradition of lighting candles during Advent in the Nordics has a rich history that stretches back centuries. https://www.thelocal.no/20231201/why-do-the-nordic-countries-have-the-tradition-of-lighting-candles-on-each-sunday-of-advent Fri, 01 Dec 2023 11:29:22 +0100 why-do-the-nordic-countries-have-the-tradition-of-lighting-candles-on-each-sunday-of-advent It might be early November but the Christmas season in Norway is well underway. Irene Andrade explains why the festive season kicks off so early here compared to most other countries. https://www.thelocal.no/20251112/julebord-and-julelys-why-does-norways-christmas-season-start-so-early Wed, 12 Nov 2025 12:45:48 +0100 julebord-and-julelys-why-does-norways-christmas-season-start-so-early Some of the most popular delicacies and foods served in Norway during the holidays will have you heading back for seconds. https://www.thelocal.no/20211208/the-traditional-norwegian-christmas-delicacies-you-should-know-about Wed, 08 Dec 2021 18:01:01 +0100 the-traditional-norwegian-christmas-delicacies-you-should-know-about Norwegians take their Christmas preparations seriously, creating a warm and festive atmosphere called 'julestemming'. From Advent celebrations to Christmas Eve dinner, here’s how you can join in on the fun. https://www.thelocal.no/20231127/julestemming-how-do-norwegians-get-into-the-christmas-spirit Mon, 27 Nov 2023 15:07:48 +0100 julestemming-how-do-norwegians-get-into-the-christmas-spirit Every year since 1996, Norwegians have gathered on Christmas morning (in Norway that’s the 24th) and switched on their televisions to watch 'Tre nøtter til Askepott'. https://www.thelocal.no/20201221/why-norwegians-love-to-watch-a-dubbed-film-about-cinderella-at-christmas Mon, 21 Dec 2020 14:28:33 +0100 why-norwegians-love-to-watch-a-dubbed-film-about-cinderella-at-christmas Many dream of a white Christmas and idyllic snowy scenery over the holidays, but meteorologists have warned that large parts of Norway may be left disappointed with the weather. https://www.thelocal.no/20241219/which-parts-of-norway-will-get-a-white-christmas-this-year Thu, 19 Dec 2024 11:13:26 +0100 which-parts-of-norway-will-get-a-white-christmas-this-year Purchasing alcohol over Christmas in Norway takes some preparation and planning due to closures of stores and state-owned wine monopolies, with the sale of alcohol also prohibited on public holidays. https://www.thelocal.no/20241218/when-you-can-buy-alcohol-in-norway-over-the-2024-christmas-holidays Wed, 18 Dec 2024 16:09:18 +0100 when-you-can-buy-alcohol-in-norway-over-the-2024-christmas-holidays Towards the end of the week, hundreds of thousands of Norwegians will take to the roads, rails and skies to visit their loved ones inside and outside the country. Here's what you need to know about the heaviest travel days. https://www.thelocal.no/20241216/what-you-need-to-know-about-travelling-in-norway-this-christmas Mon, 16 Dec 2024 14:45:03 +0100 what-you-need-to-know-about-travelling-in-norway-this-christmas Travellers flying in and out of Norway during the Christmas season should be prepared for potential delays and cancellations. Here's what you can do if your journey is disrupted. https://www.thelocal.no/20241213/how-likely-are-flight-delays-and-cancellations-in-norway-this-christmas Fri, 13 Dec 2024 13:18:01 +0100 how-likely-are-flight-delays-and-cancellations-in-norway-this-christmas Christmas is a holiday and a time for family get-togethers in Norway, meaning you can expect a fair deal of shops to close their doors. Here’s what stays open. https://www.thelocal.no/20241211/whats-open-and-what-closes-in-norway-over-christmas Wed, 11 Dec 2024 16:29:51 +0100 whats-open-and-what-closes-in-norway-over-christmas The festive season can be difficult for people living abroad far away from their loved ones back home, but we've put together a few gift ideas for staying close to friends and family. https://www.thelocal.no/20241207/11-christmas-gift-ideas-to-stay-connected-with-friends-and-family-back-home Sat, 07 Dec 2024 09:52:27 +0100 11-christmas-gift-ideas-to-stay-connected-with-friends-and-family-back-home