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$1 = NOK 5.9275 Photo: Royal Norwegian Embassy updated 12/13/10 Vang Kirke in Hamar, Norway Af t e n p o s t e n In comparison Photo: Marta B. Haga/Ministry of Foreign Affairs 11/13/10 5.9637 Liv Ullmann reads text by Liu Xiaobo: “I have No Enemies: My Final Statement” For Norwegians and Ameri- tradition in Norway. at the Nobel Peace Prize ceremony on Dec. 10 in Oslo. 9/13/10 6.1046 cans dazzled by the Winter Olym- For the first time, the concert will 6/13/10 6.4735 pics in Lillehammer in 1994, be broadcast by PBS in the U.S. i n a e r g l u n d Prize to its winner, jailed Chinese N B NRK’s Christmas concert from Musical siblings Mari (25) and 12/13/09 5.7805 Views and News from Norway human rights activist Liu Xiaobo, Hamar will surely bring memories. Håkon (29) Samuelsen have orga- 12/13/08 6.9389 but he was certainly there in spirit. The Norwegian Nobel Com- Since 2004, the broadcast of the nized the concert since 2004. 12/13/07 5.434 The unusual, highly symbolic cer- mittee wasn’t able to physically Christmas concert from the Vang “For us, Christmas is a special 12/13/06 6.1756 emony generated what may be a present this year’s Nobel Peace Church in Hamar has become a time of year, so we found it natural 12/13/05 6.6578 CONTINUES PAGE 6 CONTINUES PAGE 14 2 • december 17, 2010 norwegian american weekly god jul issue

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God Jul Business News & Notes Hydro to close extrusion plant at Karmøy 1, also increased its estimate for oil and gas in- og Godt Nyttår! in 2012 vestments in 2011, exceeding central bank pro- Hydro has decided to phase out its extrusion jections by several percentage points. plant at Karmøy in 2012 as part of its work to (Reuters) restructure the production of aluminum pro- DnB NOR Americas Aker Solutions to split in three, may list New York • Houston • Santiago files in Norway. Operations at the company’s extrusion plants at Magnor and Raufoss will be spin-offs Energy • Renewables • Healthcare • Nordic strengthened. Norwegian oilfield engineering services pro- Shipping • Offshore • Logistics • Fisheries “We have spent a long time analyzing vider Aker Solutions is to split into three parts which structure our extrusion business should and may list the two spin-offs next year. have in order to increase our competitiveness “Our company enjoys strong positions in in the market. Karmøy has the highest fixed several market segments. However, to further DnB NOR Markets, Inc. costs of the three extrusion plants in Norway accelerate our growth, we should be more fo- and was therefore most vulnerable when we cused, more flexible in our approach to cus- Corporate Finance • Fixed Income considered a reduction of capacity,” says Trond tomer specific requirements, and much more Debt and Equity Markets Sandberg, head of Hydro’s extrusion opera- transparent,” chairman Øyvind Eriksen said. tions in the Nordic countries. One spin-off will be Aker Contractors, a spe- New York Branch (Hydro) cialized engineering, procurement and con- 200 Park Avenue, 31st Floor struction (EPC) company with a strong position New York, New York 10166 Norway’s economy heading for 2013 boom in the North Sea field development market. The Phone: (212) 681-3800 • Fax: (212) 681-3900 Norway’s economy is heading out of a slump other is Process & Construction International, www.dnbnor.com and could “boom’’ by 2013 if global conditions a global supplier of engineering and construc- permit, Statistics Norway said, issuing a rosier tion services to onshore industry segments. view of growth than that of Norway’s central Aker Solutions said it would consider listing bank. Statistics Norway, whose chief will take both spin-offs on the Oslo Børs next year. over as Norway’s central bank governor on Jan. (CNBC) norwegian american weekly Online: blog.norway.com/category/research december 17, 2010 • 5 Research and Education Peace and goodwill Oslo International Summer School celebrates 65 years with its 2011 summer session

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The summer of 2011 marks two impor- with a broad range of topics in the humanities tant milestones for higher education in Oslo. and social sciences. Graduate courses in hu- The University of Oslo, Norway’s oldest and man rights, international development, peace largest university, celebrates its 200th anni- research, energy, environment and sustain- versary and the Oslo International Summer able development, and international commu- School (ISS) offers its 65th summer session. nity health — all areas where Norway has an The ISS’s opening ceremony on June 27 pro- international reputation — contribute to the vides an ideal setting to recognize both an- engaging intellectual environment. niversaries. The beginning of the 2011 Sum- The initial group of students crossed the mer School will be held at the Aula (UiO’s Atlantic in a refitted former troop ship called festival hall) on Karl Johansgate in down- the Marine Jumper. From 1947 to the mid- town Oslo. The Aula is used primarily for 1960s, students from the U.S. and Canada lectures, concerts and other festive occasions. continued to make the trip to Norway by ship. In preparation for the 200th anniversary year, The Atlantic crossing provided an opportu- the Aula has been closed for restoration, but nity to take classes in is scheduled to reopen by this summer. and culture, listen to lectures from prominent Established in 1947 as the “Summer scholars like Margaret Mead, and participate Photo: Sissel Drevsjø School for American Students,” peace and in activities such as an onboard choir. Upon The Oslo International Summer School brings together nearly 600 students from 90 countries, ranging international goodwill have always formed arrival in Oslo, the student group from 1947 in age from 18 – 78+ years old. the core of the Summer School mission. The took up residence in Blindern Studenter- three pillars of the ISS are academic experi- hjem. Blindern Studenterhjem continues to ence, cultural experience and confidence and house and feed ISS students, and the yellow Oslo ISS on the Web peace-building experience. In an early story buildings have become an iconic reminder to about the Oslo International Summer School, all ISS alumni of their stay in Oslo. www.summerschool.uio.no Life Magazine called it “Operation Under- Especially as we plan ways to celebrate Find the ISS on Facebook! standing – A Force for Peace.” Each summer our 65th session, the ISS invites alumni to students from around the globe come to the stay in touch with the ISS and with each oth- www.facebook.com/oslo.iss Blindern campus for six weeks for academic er through our Facebook page or by contact- ISS Scholarship Fund study and cross-cultural learning. Under- ing the ISS North American office. graduate courses are offered in Norwegian www.minneapolisfoundation.org language (at all levels) and courses in English CONTINUES PAGE 13

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Tacoma, Washington 6 • december 17, 2010 norwegian american weekly opinion Norwegian American Weekly An opinion column about current issues in Norway Published since May 17, 1889 7301 Fifth Avenue NE Suite A, Seattle, WA 98115 Join the conversation! Toll-free: (800) 305-0217 • Local:(206) 784-4617 On the EDGE fax: (206) 448-2033 • email: [email protected] Old wine in new bottles Publisher By Siv Jensen, leader of the Norwegian American Foundation [email protected] CEO and Executive Director, NAF As I write this, we’re in the middle of the darkest moments in Norwegian modern is something we should stick to, unless the Kim Nesselquist [email protected] , and very soon Christmas will be at history. And on Nov. 26 this year, it was 68 organization puts both their terrorist actions our doorsteps. As we’re preparing for the years since the Norwegian police forces, and their anti-Semitic rhetoric to rest. Managing Editor Christy Olsen Field [email protected] festivities and the holidays, but also getting under the direction of the Gestapo, handed We’re getting close to a point where ready for a fresh new year of opportunities, 532 Jewish prisoners to the SS at Pier 1 in we should draw a line in the . One of Assistant Layout Editor we should take a few minutes to spend on a Oslo, at the harbor of the Norwegian Amer- the disturbing things is that in the debate on Harry Svenkerud [email protected] certain issue. At this time of year, many get ica line, to be sent with the ship Donau to the complex situation in the Middle East, it Intern close again with the historic importance of Stettin, from where they were taken by train seems like when it comes down to Israel, Julie Pederson [email protected] places like and Jerusalem. But to Auschwitz. Only nine survived. Those everything is allowed. The incredible biased Advertising & Subscriptions these places are not only historical ones, were dark times for humankind, and may stories on the conflict presented by the me- (206) 441-3044 [email protected] they’re places that are alive today, and they we never witness such madness again. The dia are another issue of concern. We need to Contributing Editors play important roles in one of the most com- above was the most extreme version of anti- pay attention to the mentioned writings on plex issues on the global political scene. Semitism, but there are other milder expres- the wall, and I believe that Norway should Bjarne Anthonsen Bonsall, Calif. Melinda Bargreen Everett, Wash. I recently attended a large conference in sions that unfortunately are still with us in play a leading role in combating the rise of Carla Danziger McLean, Va. Ottawa on combating anti-Semitism. Apart the world today. anti-Semitism, including the types that are Gary G. Erickson Sunburg, Minn. Rasmus Falck oslo, Norway from me and two other colleagues from my Let me be clear on one point: Criticism not so easily visible as the extreme expres- Marit Fosse geneva, Switzerland own Progress Party, we were the only ones of Israel is not anti-Semitism. Many of the sions Europe witnessed before and during Shelby Gilje Seattle, Wash. Line Grundstad Hanke Seattle, Wash. attending from the Nordic countries. Par- toughest critics of Israel are, in fact, found World War II. Heidi Håvan Grosch Sparbu, Norway liamentarians and experts from more than inside Israel itself, especially in the media. Victoria Hofmo Brooklyn, N.Y. 50 countries gathered to discuss what could Neither is it anti-Semitism when some po- Siv Jensen is the Leslee Lane Hoyum Rockford, Minn. Else Hvistendahl New York, N.Y. be done to stop the rise of anti-Semitism, litical parties, including a coalition partner Leader of the Progress Inger-Torill Kirkeby Miami, Fla. whether it is articulated on the Web, in the in the current Norwegian government, from Party (Fremskrittspartiet) Thor A. Larsen Fishkill, N.Y. and also the parliamen- Solveig M. Lee Seattle, Wash. schools or in the international arena. To lis- time to time put forward the issue of boycot- Richard Londgren Thousand Oaks, Calif. ten to Elie Wiesel talk was a strong expe- ting Israel, or when a group of Norwegian tary leader for the Prog- Dagfinn Magnus New Orleans, La. rience, and it was very interesting to hear academics, writers, artists and the coach of ress Party`s group in the Donald V. Mehus New York, N.Y. Storting (The Norwegian Berit T. Mesarick Williamsburg, Va. Canada’s Prime Minister Stephen Harper. the Norwegian national soccer team are en- Parliament). The classical David Moe juneau, Alaska Harper is, in my view, one of the toughest dorsing an academic and cultural boycott of Ken Nordan Batavia, Ill. liberal (libertarian-conservative) Progress Bill Osmundsen Milton, N.H. political leaders in the world today, and he Israel. When the Norwegian painter Håkon Party is the second largest party in Norway Lisa Portelli Bradenton, Fla. warned against hatred against Jews – hatred Gullvåg brings his paintings of Israel por- John Erik Stacy Seattle, Wash. and the leading opposition party. Ms. Jensen Rolf Kristian Stang New York, N.Y. that could come in many forms. trayed as a baby killer to Syria, with sup- has been elected member of the Storting since Kjell Olav Strømsli Trondheim, Norway The old expression “old wine in new port from the Norwegian Ministry of For- Julie Whipple Portland, Ore. 1997, representing the district of Oslo. Ms. Beate Ørbeck oslo, Norway bottles” comes to my mind when discuss- eign Affairs, this is not anti-Semitism, but Jensen is member of the Standing Committee ing the topic of anti-Semitism. There was it’s somewhat comparable to playing with on Foreign Affairs and Defense and member CORRECTIONS: Norwegian American Weekly a time in Norway when Jews were not al- matches. To abstain from recognizing the of the Enlarged Foreign Affairs Committee. strives to make its news report fair and accurate. If you lowed to enter the kingdom. That’s one of anti-Semitic terrorist organization Hamas have a question or comment about news coverage call (206) 784-4617. • Norwegian American Weekly The opinions expressed by opinion writers featured in “On the Edge” are not necessarily those of Norwegian American Weekly, and our publication of those views is not an reserves the right to edit any and all submissions for endorsement of them. Comments, suggestions and complaints about the opinions expressed by the paper’s editorials should be directed to the editor. style, grammar, accuracy and/or space, and the right not to print submissions deemed libelous, in poor Referring to China’s angry reaction, its full civil rights. taste, or not suited for publication in this newspaper. nobel peace… • The opinions expressed by opinion writers and (…continued from page 1) attempt to boycott the Peace Prize ceremony, The Nobel committee did its best to letter writers are not necessarily those of Norwegian its crackdown on dissidents, and censorship maintain as “normal” a ceremony as pos- American Weekly, and our publication of those views is not an endorsement of them. Comments, suggestions record number of standing ovations. of most reporting on the Peace Prize, Jagland sible under the circumstances, with musical and complaints about the opinions expressed by the Norway’s King Harald and Queen Sonja drew comparisons to other countries’ reac- interludes and the chairman’s address. At the paper’s editorials should be directed to the publisher. were among those rising from their chairs on tions when their critics have received the part in the program when the prize is nor- • Norwegian American Weekly is published weekly except the first week of the calendar year, the last around a half-dozen occasions and offering prize. Even when Iranian dissident Shirin mally presented to the winner, Jagland sim- two weeks of July, and the first two weeks of August long and loud applause, not just for the con- Ebadi won the award, Jagland noted, the ply placed the diploma and gold medal on by Norwegian American Weekly, INC. • Please tents of the traditional address made by No- Iranian ambassador still attended the cer- Liu’s empty chair. send address changes to 7301 Fifth Ave. NE Suite A Seattle, WA 98115 • Annual Subscription bel committee chairman Thorbjørn Jagland, emony. China tried to ignore it, returning all Famed Norwegian actress Liv Ullman Cost: US$55 Domestic, US$75 to Canada, but for Liu himself. He remains in isolation communication from the Nobel committee stepped in where Liu should have delivered US$175 to Norway and all other foreign countries. in a prison in northeastern China, Jagland unopened and urging other countries to stay the Nobel Lecture, reading aloud from his SINCE MAY 17, 1889: told the audience, and neither he nor any of away as well. essay “I have no enemies,” and portraying Formerly Norway Times his family members were allowed to travel “The point of these awards has never his undying optimism that China’s progress Western Viking & Washington Posten to Oslo to collect his prize awarded “for his been to offend anybody,” Jagland said. “will not stop.” His essay, which also related Comprising Nordisk Tidene, Decorah- long and non-violent struggle for fundamen- Rather, he said, the Nobel committee wants his “boundless” love for his detained wife, Posten og Ved Arnen, Minneapolis-Tidende, tal rights” in China. to honor the work people like Liu have done suggested that an “enemy mentality” in Chi- Minnesota Posten, Norrona and Skandinaven “We regret that the laureate is not pres- “for all of us. This is why Liu Xiaobo de- na is slowly weakening, and he sees signs of serves our support today.” growing tolerance and goodwill. NORWEGIAN AMERICAN WEEKLY, INC. ent,” Jagland said, adding that the forced absences of Liu and his family showed Jagland compared Liu to Nelson Mande- The ceremony ended with a series of how necessary and important the prize was. la, who also was imprisoned for his struggle Norwegian folk songs sung by a children’s Jagland’s declaration of congratulations to against apartheid in South Africa, and noted choir from the Norwegian National Ballet Liu set off the first lengthy round of applause that the committee angered many in the U.S. and Opera, a special request from a winner Proud to bring you the from the audience, which as usual, filled the when it awarded the Nobel Peace Prize to Dr. who views children as the future of human- Norwegian American Weekly huge lobby of Oslo’s City Hall. Martin Luther King. 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Thomas Hjembo, Pastor Dear Editor, remember and to educate Norwegian chil- I really appreciate the fine article by dren and adolescents of what happened. We Carla Danziger on Ms. Irene Levin Berman, don’t do this as a gesture to the Jewish com- author of “We are Going to Pick Potatoes: minty in Norway. We do it because this is of Norway and the Holocaust” (printed in the vital importance to the whole Norwegian so- JuletrefestSaturday, January 8 at 6 p.m. Nov. 26 issue). ciety.” Pastor Thomas Hjembo speaking When I read Ms. Berman’s book it Thank you for sharing your memories, stirred personal memories of my childhood Thor. Your words help to document this dark Caroling around the and my first, frightening exposure to “The chapter in Norway’s history so future gen- Final Solution.” erations will never forget. Refreshments — Everyone Welcome! I lived in , and one morning in Music by Kaare & Odd Titland October 1942, my mother, grandmother and I Sincerely, observed the Norwegian Police and Gestapo Editor “O Magnify the Lord With Me and Let Us Exalt His Name Together” Psalm 34:3 lead several families down the hill outside of our house. Both of the Jewish families never returned, having been sent to concentration Dear Editor, camps and killed in 1943. I was given a subscription to the Nor- As a five-year-old, I learned about the wegian American Weekly at the start of this unimaginable inhumanity that existed in the year, and I have enjoyed it immensely. My world at that time. Having read her book, I father came from Lingdahl, Norway, in 1914, highly commend her for her diligent efforts and he was an ordained Lutheran pastor in in “educating my generation and younger the ELCA. 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I suppose my family is Norwegian- American. My sister has taught her children a few Norwegian words and my dad is a faithful reader of the Norwegian American Weekly. But other than that, we are pretty American. At Christmas, however, we like to get it right. Norwegians do Christmas really well, and, while my family proudly claims its Nor- wegian heritage year-round, it is during the holiday season that we really indulge in the traditions. From observing Advent in the weeks proceeding Christmas to setting the Christ- Photo: Julie Pederson mas table with linens and dishes reserved The Pederson family celebrates Christmas with a traditional julebord spread. only for the season, my family embodies the Norwegian Christmas spirit. And all of our Here are some suggestions of what to thoughtful preparation leads to our favorite serve that may be different from my fam- Norwegian Christmas tradition of all – the ily’s traditional Christmas fare, but no less Pickled julebord. Norwegian: ham studded with cloves, cured Spekesild leg of lamb, roast rib or loin of pork, liver On Christmas Eve, we set the table with Herring is one of Julie’s favorite Norwegian dishes, the special we look forward to all year. paté, lutefisk, cured trout, herring in tomato and it makes an appearance on the family’s julebord every Christmas. Lefse warmly wrapped around and or mustard sauce, -faced sandwiches sugar, , Norwegian cheeses topped with egg, salami, or a sardine spread, 2 jars of herring fillets in brine, 1 onion, sliced thinly such as gjetost and Jarlsberg, pickles and potatoes, red cabbage, preserves, Christmas drained 1 bay leaf pickled beets, crispbread, cardamom bread, bread, Christmas cookies. 1 cup water, scant 6 whole peppercorns and fruit soup (or fruktsuppe) with a dab of As a Norwegian-American, I am not en- 1 2/3 cups wine vinegar 6 whole allspice cream. tirely sure my family’s julebord is authenti- 3/4 cup sugar Fresh dill fronds, for garnish Before and during this meal, we toast. cally Norwegian. I imagine there is a blend In a large bowl, combine water, vinegar and sugar and stir until the sugar has With each raise of our glass, a hearty “Skål!” of Scandinavian traditions included, and dissolved. Add the onion, bay leaf, allspice and peppercorns, then pour over the rings out around the table, and we look each some that are uniquely our own. But it is our herring fillets. Cover and refrigerate for 6 – 12 hours. Slice the fillets into 1 inch other right in the eye before throwing back a chance to come together as a family to enjoy slices and serve. Garnish with dill fronds. Serve with buttered rye bread. shot of ice-cold aquavit and chasing it with each other’s company and to celebrate the a beer. Norwegian heritage we are so proud of. Herring with onion and Herring with carrot and leek My family has served the same tomato at our julebord for as far back as I can re- Julie Pederson is a third generation Nor- wegian-American, and is currently the intern After marinating the fillets with After marinating the fillets with member. I doubt it will ever vary from what water, vinegar and sugar for 6 – 12 at the Norwegian American Foundation. She water, vinegar and sugar for 6 – 12 was mentioned above. But there are many hours, slice the fillets and arrange on traditional Norwegian Christmas dishes that lives in Seattle, Wash., but celebrates Christ- hours, slice the fillets and arrange on serving platter with 1 thinly sliced serving platter with thin slices of onion would be welcome at the julebord. In Eng- mas every year in Portland, Ore., with her carrot and 1/2 small leek, also thinly and tomato. Pour pickling liquid over lish, julebord means Christmas fare, a table family, where she was born and raised. She sliced. Pour pickling liquid over fillets, , onion and tomato, and garnish spread with Christmas food. It traditionally has a B.A. in English from Oregon State Uni- carrots and leek, and serve. with dill fronds to serve. includes cured meats, fish, cheeses, breads, versity and an M.A. in book publishing from and desserts. Portland State University.

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God Jul God Jul God Jul og Godt Nyttår til alle og Godt Nyttår! og Godt Nyttår! Venner! Rita & Roy Jorgensen Aaron & Arvid Swenson Gustav & Claire Raaum Hopewell Junction. N.Y. Flom, Minn. Mercer Island, Wash.

God Jul & Godt Merry Christmas! God Jul & Godt God Jul til alle God Jul & Godt Nyttår! Susan & Nyttår! Norske Folk Nyttår! Berit & Magne Krystina The Olsen og Venner Erling & Hjørdis Nes Jorgensen Family Ragnar Morken Berg Edmonds, Wash. Nanuet, N.Y. Richland, Wash. Ames, Iowa Seattle, Wash.

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God Jul og Godt Gledelig Jul og ønsker min familie og Nyttår to friends and godt Nyttår til venner en God Jul family in Norway alle Trønder og et Godt Nytt År! and the U.S. Robert & Robin Fossum Line Grundstad Hanke Arlene & Thor A. Larsen Chetek, Wis. Seattle, Wash. Fishkill, N.Y. norwegian american weekly december 17, 2010 • 11 christmas greetings

From coastGod Julto og coast! Merry Christmas God Jul Godt Nyttår! & Happy New Year! til alle venner! Judy & Bjarne Olav & Sigrun Alfsvaag Svenn & Elaine Lovlie Seattle, Wash. Anthonsen Bonsall, Calif. Bremerton, Wash.

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God Jul & Godt God Jul! Merry Christmas! God Jul & Godt God Jul & Godt Nyttår til alle Happy New Nyttår! Nyttår! Venner! Year! Robert & Robin Magnhild Rigmor & Else The Stokkeland Fossum Thoresen Cyrus Parsons Hvistendahl Family Chetek, Wis. Lynnwood, Wash. Seattle, Wash. New York City, N.Y. Florida, N.Y.

God Jul & Godt God Jul to my Great Merry Christmas! God Jul & Godt God Jul & Godt Nyttår! Grandma Happy New Year! Nyttår! Nyttår! dagrun! Solveig Lee Rolf Kristian Carl & Christy Olsen Field Claire Olsen Mt. Vernon, Linnea Aronson Stang Palm Coast, Fla. Wash. Puyallup, Wash. New York City, N.Y. Seattle, Wash.

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Li n e Gr u n d s t a d Ha n k e Line Grundstad Hanke Interior Design Traditionally, the Norwegian Christ- heim sends a tree to Hamburg, Germany, and mas tree is decorated with Norwegian flags sends one to its sister city of New- It is unclear when the first Christmas tree and homemade ornaments, and is not deco- castle, England. Norway’s close ties with the officially came to Norway, but this German rated until the night of Lillejulaften (Little U.S. are celebrated every year with a tree in tradition spread to Norway via Denmark in Christmas Eve, or Dec. 23). Gifts are then Washington, D.C., which includes a month- the mid-19th century. The oldest document placed under the tree, and they are opened long celebration of “Norwegian Christmas at in Norway about the Christmas tree was on Christmas Eve. With economic growth, Union Station.” written by Jørgen Moe in 1840, who wrote many homes started to use larger ornaments, The Christmas tree remains in the home about Christmas preparations in Nes: bows and ribbons. Today we see a trend for several days in the new year. Those keep- “Veed Du hvad et Juletræ ær? Vi træda towards simpler, more traditional decora- ing with tradition will keep up their tree until ind gjennem et Par Kabinetter i den store tion with fewer ornaments. In the old days, Jan. 13, which is “tjuende dag Knut jager spisesal, der staar Juletræet, en amerikansk candles were used to the light the tree, but is jula ut” (the 13th day that Knut chased out Gran. Den hæver sig fra en med Draperier more common (to use electric lights. Christmas). forziret Platform, i en straalende Belysn- My first Christmas tree had only one or- Jeg ønsker dere alle en God Jul og et ing af Lamper fra Grenene, der i forskjellig nament, a Pinocchio ornament I bought as a Fredelig Nytt år! farvet Lys sprede et Skjær af broget Pragt om student on a trip to Leavenworth, Wash. This det hele.” (Do you know what a Christmas special ornament is the first to be hung on tree is? We walked through a pair of doors in our tree every year. the dining room, and there stood the Christ- Norwegians are fond of the juletrefest mas tree. It was decorated brilliantly with (Christmas tree party), which involves sing- different colored lights that spread a colorful ing songs and dancing around the Christmas splendor over everything!) tree. The firstjuletrefest was held by the Stu- The Christmas tree trend spread first to dentersamfunnet (student union) in Christi- the cities around 1850, but it wasn’t until ania (now Oslo) in 1840. Schoolteachers be- the 20th century when the tradition started gan arranging juletrefester for their students to take root in rural Norway. Some religious at the turn of the 20th century. Today, many sects did not welcome the new tradition – churches and organizations hold juletref- the Laestadians in saw the ester. Christmas tree as evil. Today, Norway gives Christmas trees Photo: Flickr Today, most Norwegian Christmas trees as a sign of friendship and appreciation. The The 32-foot Christmas tree at Union Station in city of Oslo has given a Christmas tree to Washington, D.C., is a gift from Norway to the actually come from Denmark. Christmas tree farms in Denmark produce Edelgrann trees London every year since 1947 in gratitude U.S. as a symbol of friendship. The tree is an ex- for England’s support during World War II. pression of Norway’s appreciation of assistance at six different heights, and they export about Photo: emmelines.blogspot.com The tree stands in Trafalger Square. Trond- during and after World War II. 1.6 million trees to Norway every year. Hearts are popular Christmas decor in Norway.

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He enjoyed traveling, and the best of all Christmas gifts. There are ago? “Glory to God in the highest, and on long illness. He was a resident of Burnt Tav- for many years, he traveled on the Queen three of them, but they are not gold, frank- earth peace, goodwill toward men.” But ern Rehabilitation Center. Elizabeth II to visit friends and family in incense and myrrh. peace among men can only happen when Leif was a long-time resident of Lista, Norway, as well as touring most of Europe. All of us possess some kind of hope – all men have peace in their hearts, and that Norway, and lived for many years in Bay He is survived by his brother Joseph hope for a better job, life, health, a good old can only come as a gift from God. Peace Ridge, Brooklyn, N.Y. He attended Trinity (Jean) Nordgaard, six nieces and nephews, age, and almost all hold out some hidden in your home. How can men and women Lutheran Church, and more recently First and a dear friend Barbara Mansfield. His sis- hope for a life after death. A funeral at this live in peace when one or the other, or both, Evangelical Free Church. ter, Berit Meberg, died earlier this year. time of year seems even more bitter than does not know the God of peace? Many a Leif was a bank officer with Citi Bank usual. My dad passed away just a few days marriage and home could be saved if only before Christmas in 2000. The grief and they knew the God of peace. sorrow that I experienced was very real, All peace is dependant on peace with Ingebreth Knoph but I was greatly comforted by the hope your God. My prayer is that you are in per- July 16, 1927 – November 2, 2010 that I will one day see him again. Because fect communion with God. And how can God came to earth in the form of a man on that be? “Being justified by faith, we have the very first Christmas, I have the blessed peace with God through our Lord Inge was born in , Norway, and dearly and visited family regularly. Inge was assurance of seeing my loved ones again. Christ.” (Romans 5:1) came to New York City in June 1960. He also a member of Sons of Norway, Harald For their hope and mine is found in Jesus I pray that you will know the third gift, worked as a goldsmith for Maurice Spain Lodge. There was no service locally as his Christ. Christians are no different from oth- the heart of Christmas, which is love. In & Sons. Here he designed and created fine remains were returned to Norway. Inge will er people in that they too suffer setbacks, Christmas we can see the fulfillment of real jewlry for posh establishments such as Cart- be missed by his close friends in New York common colds, heart failure, and ultimately love. Almost everyone has heard John 3:16: ier and Tiffany. He loved his native country and family in Norway. death. But they have a hope others do not “For God so loved the world, that he gave have and that hope sustains them. The first his only begotten Son, that whosoever be- støre visits... gift that I offer you is hope. It is my wish lieveth in him should not perish, but have (…continued from page 3) that this Christmas you may come to pos- everlasting life.” The very heart of Christ- sess the hope of Heaven. mas is that thing that most of those who cel- McCain (R-Arizona), Mark Begich (D-Alas- In his opening remarks, the foreign min- I pray that you will also know the spirit ebrate Christmas do not have, LOVE. They ka), Mark Kirk (R-Illinois), and James M. ister emphasized that health issues should of Christmas, which is peace. Jesus, the talk of Jesus but do not know him. They Inhofe (R-Oklahoma). not be viewed as irrelevant for “high poli- Prince of Peace, said, “Peace I leave with sing of his birth but are not aware of why he At an event at the Center for American tics.” Global disease outbreaks such as the you, my peace I give unto you: not as the was born. They praise the birth of Jesus and Progress, Minister Støre announced Norwe- Mad Cow disease, pandemic influenzas, or world giveth, give I unto you. Let not your sing with gusto, “Hark, the Herald Angels gian support for the “Just Jobs” intiative – an the SARS virus, have led to the closing of heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid.” Sing,” but they do not know the essence international network of think tanks, address- borders. Although the global community has (John 14:27) Men seek peace but few find of their song. It is love, it is all about love. ing issues of employment, social protection, avoided a full blown pandemic, these disease it. The peace offered in Jesus is not peace Without love there would be no Christmas and global competitiveness. After the event, outbreaks severely disrupt travel, trade and like the world offers, the false peace of at all. Do you, dear friend, possess these Støre stated: “The notion of ‘decent work’ workplaces. These examples illustrate that wealth, power and prestige, but rather it three gifts of Christmas: Hope, Peace and coins the essence of our initiative – because national borders offer little protection against is peace in your heart. Most people would Love? “And whosoever will, let him take paid work with its appropriate entitlements global health risks. say that this is unrealistic. But isn’t this the water of life freely.” I wish you a merry, amounts to decency – because the conse- “Engaging in foreign policy is a neces- just what the whole world is searchingFull Service for? Agencyblessed With Christmas. Experienced quences of long term unemployment, name- sary part of solving some of the most press- Norwegian Speaking Consultants! ly the loss of income, self-esteem and social ing global health issues facing us all,” said Full Service Agency WithOur Experienced daily specials Norwegian and regularly Speaking updated Consultants! security amount to a breach on decency. 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I have been working at a local barne- their family. Almost daily they go home with hage (childcare center) this month, organiz- clothes covered in glitter, and the smell of ing the making of Christmas crafts (juleverk- pepperkaker (ginger cookies) is a daily oc- sted). Despite having clothes full of glue and currence. Not a bad place to work! a stiff neck and knees from kneeling down, I At the barnehage, we have decorated am rapidly getting into the Christmas spirit. one of the trees on the playground with The children are so excited, talking about lights, and during playtime it is not unusual wrapping up their birdfeeders (made out of to see the little ones holding hands and danc- milk cartons) and their Christmas ornaments ing around it singing songs. This is, after all, (made out of plaster) for various members of Norway. And what songs are they singing? Musevise The Mouse Song

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Når nettene blir lange 2. Ja, musemor er flittig, og kulda setter inn, (When the nights are long hun tar et stykke kull and the cold sets in) (Yes, the mouse mother is busy, she takes a så sier vesle musemor piece of coal) til ungeflokken sin: (the small mouse mother og sverter tak og vegger tells her young ones,) i sitt lille musehull, “Hvis ingen går i fella, (and blacks out the ceiling and walls of her men passer seg for den, little mouse hole,) (If no one gets caught in the trap, and you mens barna feier golvet Photo: Nancy Bundt/Innovation Norway watch out for it) og danser som en vind skal alle sammen snart (while the children sweep the floor and dance få feire jul igjen!” (we will all soon celebrate around like the wind) Christmas again!) og soper borti krokene med halen sin. (and sweep the corners with (Refrain) their tails.) Heisan og hopsan og fallerallera! (refrain) Om julkvelden da skal alle sammen være glad! To hear the tune go to: www.dailymotion. (On Christmas Eve everyone will be happy!) com/video/xbcbt8_musevisa_music. For the Heisen og hopsan og fallerallera! rest of the lyrics, go to http://blog.norway. Om julekvelden da com/category/norwegian-american-weekly skal alle sammen være glad! (On Christmas and click on “Through the eyes of children.” God Jul Eve everybody will be happy!) På låven sitter nissen The Nisse is in the Barn

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På låven sitter nissen med sin julegrøt, are dancing, dancing around in a circle.) (The is sitting in the barn with his Christmas porridge,) Men nissen, se han truer med sin store skje: så god å søt, så god å søt. (But the Christmas elf shakes his large spoon (so good and sweet, so good and sweet.) and says,) Han nikker, og han smiler, og han er så “Nei, bare se, og kom avsted, Godt Nyttår! glad, (No, get lost! #@%^!!&%@,) (He nods and smiles and he is so happy,) for julegrøten min den vil jeg ha i fred, for julegrøten vil han gjerne ha. (because (because my porridge is just for me,) Christmas porridge is what he wants.) og ingen, ingen vil jeg dele med.” (and I am not sharing it with anyone else!) Men rundt omkring står alle de små rotter, (But round and about are standing all kinds To hear the tune, go to http://tinyurl. of small rats) com/3abqtj9. The rest of the lyrics can be og de skotter, og de skotter. found at http://blog.norway.com/category/ Nordea Bank (and they are watching and watching.) norwegian-american-weekly and click on 437 Madison Avenue, New York, NY 10022 De vil så gjerne ha litt jule godter, “Through the eyes of children.” Tel: (212) 318-9300 • Fax: (212) 318-9318 (They would also like to have a little Christ- mas treat,) May your Christmas and New Year be filled www.nordea.com og de danser, danser rundt i ring. (and they with beautiful music. norwegian american weekly december 17, 2010 • 17 christmas traditions Alle hjerter gleder seg! Make a traditional hjertekurv (woven heart basket) with your loved ones for a fun craft this Christmas season

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This heart basket is beautiful and easy to marking and/or cutting before the party if make (once you get the hang of it). You can younger children are involved). To make a make it out of paper, or use felt for a long- woven heart basket, you will need: lasting basket. • Two different colored pieces of paper These baskets can be used as party fa- • Pen or pencil vors, filled with candy, or even as a craft to • Scissors make during a party (you may want to do the • Glue or a stapler

For each basket, you’ll need two strips of colored paper (use two different colors). Fold each piece of paper in half. Cut the folded paper into two halves (along the dotted line), making long rectangles. The exact dimensions of the paper In Norway, and throughout Scandinavia, these woven heart baskets are filled rectangles don’t matter as long as the two pieces that make a with small candies and hung on the Christmas tree. It’s a fun craft to do with basket are the same size. family and friends, and adds a touch of Norway to your Christmas decor!

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