Buying alcohol from the governmentīuying alcohol in bars, clubs, and restaurants is no problem (although it can be quite pricey) in Norway. Read all about Constitution Day and the history behind it here. Customarily, Norwegian food such as flatbread, dried meats, and milk porridge are consumed, while more modern dishes include hot-dog sausages, popsicles, cake, and waffles.īeer and aquavit remain boozy favorites for the day. Post-parade, families venture back to their homes and happily relax, drink, and eat the rest of the day away. Kids in traditional costume enjoying May 17 festivities. In Oslo, part of the parade takes place at the Royal Palace in front of the Norwegian Royal family. Next, it’s time to head down to the town center for the parade (many Norwegian towns have their own, though the capital’s is the biggest), where schoolchildren take the stage first. Then, it’s common to get into traditional costume (more on this below!) Traditionally, May 17 begins with a friend-and-family champagne breakfast. The day is marked by parades, parties, and customs aplenty. The country celebrates the signing of its constitution over 200 years ago, which consequently resulted in its independence, on May 17 each year. One of the most important holidays in Norway is Constitution Day. Read on for our list of some of the most interesting customs in Norway, in random order. Customs aren’t just “obvious” traditions such as religious fasting – they include gestures as small as shaking hands, bowing, nodding, and so on.Ĭustoms by no means apply to each community and culture in Norway or beyond – they’re not universal. They’re everywhere, whether we notice them or not.
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We’re covering a number of Norwegian customs, their stories, and how to navigate them if you’re not Norwegian.Ĭustoms are social phenomena.
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