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Christmas Eve in Norway

Christmas Eve is the main day for people in Norway to exchange Christmas gifts and get together for a familiy meal.

In Norway, people celebrate Christmas Eve with gifts and traditional meals.

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Is Christmas Eve a Public Holiday?

In Norway, Christms Eve is not a full public holiday, but business and shops close early to allow the Christmas celebrations to start at 5pm.

About Christmas Eve in other countries

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Christmas Eve Observances

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