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• May 17 – Norwegian Constitution Day

  By ThorNews on May 15, 2013 • ( 0 )

  

  Norwegian Constitution Day is the National Day of Norway and is an official national holiday observed on May 17 each year. Among Norwegians, the day is referred to simply as syttende mai (meaning May Seventeenth) or Nasjonaldagen (The National Day)…. Read More ›

• Tautra Mariakloster – A Spectacular House of God in Historical Surroundings

  By ThorNews on May 14, 2013 • ( 0 )

  

  In the beautiful landscape of Tautra Island in Nord-Trøndelag County, a spectacular building of religious dimensions is located. In 2006, the new Tautra Mariakloster opened, but the island’s long history dates back to 1207 AD when the original monastery was… Read More ›

• Typical Norwegian: Closed Church Doors

  By ThorNews on May 13, 2013 • ( 0 )

  

  If you come to Norway and visit a church, be prepared to find closed doors. Of about 3,000 churches spread over 1280 parishes, only a few hold open except from Sunday worship, baptisms, weddings and funerals. Many churches are permanently… Read More ›

• ‘Beltestakk’– Beautiful Norwegian Bunad from Telemark

  By ThorNews on May 13, 2013 • ( 0 )

  

  The original Beltestakk (English: Belt Skirt) origins from around 1850 and as late as the 1950’s several older women still wore their Beltestakk during holidays and festivities. Today, it is common for younger girls to seek inspiration in their grandmother’s… Read More ›

• Norwegian Flag Flying Days– Liberation Day

  By ThorNews on May 8, 2013 • ( 2 )

  

  The official flag flying days says a lot about Norway as a historical nation and our modern monarchy. One of the flag flying days is today, 8th of May. This beautiful spring day marks the liberation from the German occupation of… Read More ›

• ‘Breaking’ News: Oslo World Leader in Hip Fractures

  By ThorNews on May 7, 2013 • ( 2 )

  

  Oslo is world leader in the number of hip fractures. Exercise and better street lighting are some of the initiatives to reduce fractures. In 2012, the Ombudsman for health, social and elderly services received a total of 4,000 complaints of… Read More ›

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