The Local Norway 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 Why is Maundy Thursday a holiday in Denmark and Norway but not in Sweden? People in Denmark and Norway have the day off on Maundy Thursday, but people in Sweden still have to work. Why is this? https://www.thelocal.no/20240328/why-is-maundy-thursday-a-holiday-in-denmark-and-norway-but-not-sweden Thu, 28 Mar 2024 07:40:01 +0100 why-is-maundy-thursday-a-holiday-in-denmark-and-norway-but-not-sweden Why do the Nordic countries light candles on each Sunday of Advent? 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 Why isn't May 1st a public holiday in Denmark but is in Sweden and Norway? People in Sweden and Norway have the day off on May 1st, but a large section of the Danish workforce does not. Why is this? https://www.thelocal.no/20240424/why-is-labour-day-a-public-holiday-in-sweden-and-norway-but-not-in-denmark Wed, 24 Apr 2024 17:40:50 +0200 why-is-labour-day-a-public-holiday-in-sweden-and-norway-but-not-in-denmark