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Five Norwegian Christmas traditions foreigners find strange 
NORWEGIAN TRADITIONS

Five Norwegian Christmas traditions foreigners find strange 

San Nicola and the Krampus: How parts of Italy celebrate December 6th
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San Nicola and the Krampus: How parts of Italy celebrate December 6th

The Feast of St Nicholas and the Krampus are important festive traditions in some European countries, and surprisingly this includes Italy - or parts of it.

What are the chances Switzerland will have white Christmas this year?
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What are the chances Switzerland will have white Christmas this year?

How to enjoy a British Christmas – the way it should be
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How to enjoy a British Christmas – the way it should be

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Do Austrians spend a lot of money on Christmas gifts?

Do Austrians spend a lot of money on Christmas gifts?
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What are the Christmas deadlines in Germany for posting letters and parcels?

What are the Christmas deadlines in Germany for posting letters and parcels?
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Why do the Nordic countries light candles on each Sunday of Advent?

Why do the Nordic countries light candles on each Sunday of Advent?
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Munich versus Salzburg: Which city does Christmas better?

Munich versus Salzburg: Which city does Christmas better?
EXPLAINED: What are Krampustag and Nikolaustag in Austria?
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EXPLAINED: What are Krampustag and Nikolaustag in Austria?

Julefrokost: Denmark’s work Christmas party tradition explained
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Julefrokost: Denmark’s work Christmas party tradition explained

Julmys: How to get into the Christmas spirit like a Swede
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Julmys: How to get into the Christmas spirit like a Swede

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The top Christmas locations in Bergen to get you in a festive mood

The top Christmas locations in Bergen to get you in a festive mood