Christmas+traditions.DH



78.9% Protestant Although Christmas is a Christian holiday, it takes many traditions from anicent Norse pagan Winter celebrations.
 * Nominal Religion of Norway :**


 * Christmas Traditions:**

//Xmas Tree-// majority of homes have spruce of pine trees decorated with ornaments. Children often make traditional handicrafts including paper baskets and colorful paper chains. While opening presents it's traditional to dance and sing around the tree as a family.

//Xmas Dinner//- Pinnekjøtt is the traditional dish served for dinner, which are essentially salted lamb ribs...mmm

//Yule Log//- Norway is the birthplace of the yule log, orignating from ancient Norse paganism.

//'Nisse'//- The role of Santa Claus' helpers in Norway is played by gnome-like beings known as Nisse.


 * Citations:**

"Christmas in Norway." //Stavanger-Web, Your Port to Stavanger, Norway//. Web. 11 Jan. 2011. . "Christmas Traditions in Norway." //Christmas History//. Web. 11 Jan. 2011. .