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Hi, everybody! In this lesson, you'll learn some important phrases about Christmas in Norway and some valuable cultural tips.
In Norwegian, Christmas is called...
jul
[slowly] jul
Norwegians traditionally spend Christmas with their families.
They get together to enjoy a delicious supper on Christmas Eve, hand out gifts, and sing carols around the Christmas tree. On Christmas morning, they watch special Christmas TV shows together.
On jul, or "Christmas Day," Norwegians greet each other by saying God jul!
(slow) God jul!
It means "Merry Christmas!"
When you meet someone on Christmas day, be sure to greet them with this phrase.
Norwegian people celebrate the holiday with their own special events and customs. The most popular food to eat on Christmas is...
Risgrøt
(slow) Risgrøt
It means "rice porridge."
Rice porridge for lunch on the day before Christmas is a tradition in many Norwegian homes. It is prepared with well-cooked white rice and salt. Sometimes sugar and vanilla are added.
Let's wrap up this lesson by recapping what you've learned. Listen to the words and repeat after me.
"Christmas"
jul
* beep
jul
"Merry Christmas"
God jul!
* beep
God jul!
"ribs"
ribbe
* beep
ribbe
Well done! [pause] Here's a fun fact! Do you know what special tradition Norwegians have with their Christmas porridge?
They add one almond to the porridge. The person who gets the almond in his or her bowl wins a prize. Many Norwegians try hard to get the almond and end up eating way too much!
You just learned about how Norwegian people celebrate "Christmas" and some important facts about the holiday.
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See you soon! Takk og sees neste gang!

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