It was just a week or two before Christmas in 2000 when I found myself hiking through the hills above my ancestral family farm in Norway, in search of the perfect Christmas tree. I was 19 years old ...

Norwegians love Christmas booklets, and they have a long tradition. Almost 1,000 titles have been published since the late ...

It’s a tough sell for what’s supposed to be a festive meal: a pile of translucent jelly with a questionable aroma. But, as I prepared to celebrate Christmas in my native Norway for the first time in ...

Netflix has become a major player in the landscape of Christmas movies this year, with the release of dozens of lovable holiday outings. One such project, titled The Snow Sister, landed on the ...

The holiday season in Europe is a magical time when centuries-old traditions come to life in festive markets, twinkling lights, and celebratory customs. From grand Christmas markets in the heart of ...

In Europe, “Christmas” (or the local word for it) refers not to the day but the whole season, which stretches well over a month — not to extend the shopping season, but to fit in the many holy days ...