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Exhibition

A Christmas Tale

Discover Norwegian Christmas Traditions Through 1,000 Years!

Discover Norwegian Christmas Traditions Through 1,000 Years!

Norsk Folkemuseum
05. Dec 2026 – 13. Jan 2027
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    Julekort illustrert av Paul Lillo-Stenberg. Her ser vi en nisse i grønn nisselue som dytter på en kjelke full av gaver.

The way we celebrate Christmas today is a blend of elements from the old farming society, the traditions of the urban middle class in the 19th century, and the consumer culture of the post-war era.

What changes did the Christianization of Christmas in the 11th century bring? How was Christmas celebrated in the pre-industrial farming society? Which “new” customs were introduced into Norwegian Christmas celebrations at the end of the 19th century? What shapes Christmas today?