Posts Tagged Christmas stuff
Nissenatthuset, Gamlebyen
A great place to stock up on Christmas decorations and stocking fillers, with a wide selection of baubles, table ornaments, glassware, candles, old-fashioned sweets and a lot more. Affordable prices and super friendly service make this a very pleasant shop to visit, whether you want to buy anything, or just browse. They also store some cool Ugly Children clothes (among them the popular lice and milk designs, see www.uglycc.com for more info) and gorgeous hand-made soft toys. Look out for the big Santa sitting outside on a bale of hay, just by the main square in Gamlebyen, Fredrikstad. Open daily now until 22 Dec, 10am-4pm (23 Dec until 3pm only). www.nissenatt.no (Norwegian only)
Det Lyser I Stille Grender (Norwegian Christmas Song)
Posted by admin in Art, culture and literature, Photos and videos on December 4, 2010
Christmas 2010 concerts in Østfold
Posted by admin in Art, culture and literature on December 4, 2010
Not in the Christmas mood yet? Well a Christmas concert might help you get there. Here is a selection of some of the concerts, big and small, taking place throughout the county this month.
- 4 Dec Christmas concert with Rita Eriksen in Immanuel’s Church, Halden. 6pm, 325Kr (tickets from Brygga Kultursal) www.bryggakultursal.no
- 5 Dec Christmas concert in Hvaler Church (free)
- 5 Dec Concert with the Nordic Tenors in Brygga Kultursal, Halden. 6pm and 8.30pm, 375Kr. www.bryggakultursal.no
- 5 Dec Hanne Krogh and the three tenors in Fredrikstad Cathedral. 6.30pm, 340Kr. www.billettservice.no
- 6 Dec Hanne Krogh and the three tenors in Moss Church. 6.30pm, 340Kr. www.billettservice.no
- 7 Dec Christmas concert with Erik-André Hvidsten in Sarpsborg Church. 7pm, 245Kr. www.billettservice.no
- 7 Dec Christmas concert with the Oslo Gospel Choir in Askim kulturhus, Askim. 7pm, 400Kr. www.billettluka.no
- 9 Dec Christmas concert with Erik-André Hvidsten in Østre Fredrikstad Church, Gamlebyen. 7pm, 245Kr. www.billettservice.no
- 9 Dec Det Norske Blåseensemble (the Norwegian Wind Ensemble) play Handel’s Messiah in Immanuel’s Church, Halden. 7pm, 150-200Kr. http://billett24.no/ (or on the door)
- 10 Dec Pre-Christmas concert in Eidsberg Church (free)
- 10 Dec ‘Stille Natt, Hellige Natt’ concert in Jeløy Church, Moss. 6pm, 328Kr. www.billettservice.no
- 17 Dec ‘Julenatt’ concert with Rein Alexander in Glemmen Church, Fredrikstad. He is accompanied by 14-year-old Martin Enger Holm. 6pm, 320Kr. www.billettservice.no
- 18 Dec ‘Julenatt’ with Rein Alexander in Tune Church. Same as above. 6pm, 320Kr. www.billettservice.no
- 19 Dec Parkteatret’s big Christmas concert in Moss. Profits go to Save the Children. 7pm, 250Kr. www.parkteatret.com
- 19 Dec Christmas concert in the potato cellar in Røed Gård, Jeløya. Awaiting info.
- 19 Dec Christmas concert with the Hvaler Trivselskor in Spjærøy Church (free)
- 20 Dec ‘A Christmas festival’ concert in Fredrikstad Cathedral. With Norwegian pop idol Didrik Solli -Tangen and the Østfold Symphony Orchestra. 7pm and 9pm, 280Kr. www.billettservice.no
- 21 Dec ‘Stille Natt, Hellige Natt’ concert in Tune Church. 9.30pm, 328Kr. www.billettservice.no
Juleøl is popular this time of year
Posted by admin in Food and drink, Photos and videos on December 25, 2009
Norwegian Christmas drinks
Posted by admin in Food and drink on December 25, 2009
- Gløgg: The Norwegian take on mulled wine. You mix the sirupy mixture with hot red wine, and add chopped almonds and raisins. My personal favourite, it gets me in the Christmas mood instantly.
- Juleøl: There are two kinds of Christmas beers, which are basically spiced beers brewed specifically for the Christmas season. The strong ones are only available from the Vinmonopolet, while the weaker variety can be found in stores everywhere. Most Norwegian breweries make several Christmas beers every year, ranging from non-alcoholic to strong. Of the beers available from the Vinmonopolet, julebukk is usually the strongest variety.
- Aquavit: The spirit of choice for Christmas (and many other special occasions) in Norway. See former entry on this blog.
- Home-brewed juleøl: A disappearing tradition, but an important one in the old days, when each family would brew its own non-alcoholic beer in the weeks leading up to Christmas. Some Norwegians uphold the custom to this day.
- Julebrus: Fizzy soft drink, red in colour and with a very artificial taste, slightly reminiscent of raspberry. Popular with children.
- Julmust: Imported from Sweden, and consumed by some Norwegians as an alternative to cola in the festive season.
Useful Norwegian phrases (Christmas special)
Posted by admin in Uncategorized on December 24, 2009
God Jul! Merry Christmas!
Godt Nytt År! Happy New Year!
Her kommer Julenissen! Here comes Father Christmas!
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Maten lukter godt: The food smells good
Jeg har spist for mye: I have eaten too much
Jeg er mett: I am full
Hva er det for noe? What the heck is this?
Dette smakker godt: This tastes good
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Jeg er tørst: I am thirsty
Kan jeg få litt aquavit til? Can I get a little bit more aquavit?
Jeg har drukket for mye: I have had too much to drink
Denne mannen er full: This man is drunk/pissed
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En fest: A party
Romjula: The period between Christmas and New Year
Julebord: Christmas party
Fyrverkeri: Fireworks
Gaver: Gifts, presents. Julegaver: Christmas presents
Å kysse under misteltein: To kiss under the mistletoe
Pepperkake recipe
Posted by admin in Food and drink on December 21, 2009
Pepperkaker are Norwegian Christmas biscuits. Tradition dictates that each housewife should bake no fewer than seven different kinds for Christmas, although in practice most people nowadays bake one sort, and buy the rest. Here is a fool-proof recipe that even novice bakers can successfully pull off. An ideal one to try with the little ones.
You will need:
660g flour, 220g thick dark syrup, 220g sugar, 220g butter, 2 eggs, 1ts cinnamon, 1ts cloves, 1ts ginger, 1/4ts pepper, 1ts baking soda
Melt the butter and add the sirup while stirring. Mix this with the whisked eggs, sugar and spices, then sieve in the flour and baking soda. Your dough should rest in a cold place for a few hours, or overnight if possible.
Roll out the dough. Use shapes to cut your biscuits, and remember to make a hole in them if you are planning on hanging some of them.
Cook at 210°C for 8-10 minutes, or a little bit less if the dough is thin and your biscuits small.