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In 10th century Norway, King Haakon I made a decision that would shape Christmas traditions for a millennium. The king officially merged the Norse celebration of Yule with the Christian Christmas, moving the pagan celebration to December 25th. 🎄 The Vikings' winter solstice festival featured feasting, drinking, and lighting fires to ward off darkness. While some tales suggest Odin with his long white beard and eightlegged horse inspired modern Santa Claus, historical evidence shows these connec

Christmas time travel in Lillehammer. Learn about the viking origins of Norwegian Christmas traditions. 🎄🎅❄️☃️ This way to http://bit.ly/ChristmasInNorway | Visit Norway

Time to bundle up and head to one of Norway's popular Christmas Markets for a traditional winter wonderland celebration! 🎄 | Visit Norway

Here are some of our favorite Norwegian Christmas traditions that you can make (or bake) on your own 🎄 | Visit Norway