Three Major Holidays in Norway: Constitution Day, Christmas, and Easter

1. Constitution Day (17. mai / Syttende Mai) – May 17

National day celebrating the 1814 constitution. Hallmarks: children's parades (barnetog), marching bands, traditional bunad costumes, flags, speeches, ice cream, family gatherings. Non-military, joyous, inclusive.

2. Christmas (Jul) – December 24 (Julaften) is Main Day

Family-centered. Decorations (lights, candles, trees) from late November. Traditional dinner: ribbe (pork ribs) or pinnekjøtt (cured lamb ribs). Church services, gift exchange, long holiday through New Year.

3. Easter (Påske) – Holy Week to Easter Monday

Religious observance (church) + family time. Cabin trips (hytte), skiing, egg decorating/hunting, kvikk lunsj chocolate, reading crime novels (påskekrim). Public holidays: Maundy Thursday, Good Friday, Easter Monday.

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