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Norway, officially the Kingdom of Norway, is a Scandinavian country whose territory comprises the western portion of the Scandinavian Peninsula. Norway has a population of about 5 million. It is the second least densely populated country in Europe. The majority of the country shares a border to the east with Sweden; its northernmost region is bordered by Finland to the south and Russia to the east; in its south Norway borders the Skagerrak Strait across from Denmark. The capital city of Norway is Oslo. Norway's extensive coastline, facing the North Atlantic Ocean and the Barents Sea, is home to its famous fjords. | Norway, officially the Kingdom of Norway, is a Scandinavian country whose territory comprises the western portion of the Scandinavian Peninsula. Norway has a population of about 5 million. It is the second least densely populated country in Europe. The majority of the country shares a border to the east with [[Sweden]]; its northernmost region is bordered by Finland to the south and Russia to the east; in its south Norway borders the Skagerrak Strait across from [[Denmark]]. The capital city of Norway is Oslo. Norway's extensive coastline, facing the North Atlantic Ocean and the Barents Sea, is home to its famous fjords. | ||
==Magical Culture== | ==Magical Culture== | ||
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In recent years, [[Thorvaldr Gundersen]] was a significant political player, and his wife [[Liliya Gundersen]] a very active socialite. [[Espen Frisk]], Chief Executive Officer; National Wizarding Bank of Norway is married to another socialite: [[Astrid Frisk]]. [[Bridget Nilson]]'s relatives in the country are also part of high society | In recent years, [[Thorvaldr Gundersen]] was a significant political player, and his wife [[Liliya Gundersen]] a very active socialite. [[Espen Frisk]], Chief Executive Officer; National Wizarding Bank of Norway is married to another socialite: [[Astrid Frisk]]. [[Bridget Nilson]]'s relatives in the country are also part of high society | ||
[[Kurt Eisenberg]], father of [[Magdalena Eisenberg]] worked in Oslo briefly. [[Wilton Wickwood]] met [[Arianna Marsh]] while travelling in Norway. [[Cynric Rosier]] carried his then-editor for an unplanned trip to Norway, where they embarked on a week long excursion: hunting trolls. [[Miranda Elliot]] settled in Norway before working at Durmstrang, as it is where her former husband [[Jonathon Elliot]] is buried, they had previously spent ten years living on a dragon ranch there. | [[Kurt Eisenberg]], father of [[Magdalena Eisenberg]] worked in Oslo briefly. | ||
[[Wilton Wickwood]] met [[Arianna Marsh]] while travelling in Norway. | |||
[[Cynric Rosier]] carried his then-editor for an unplanned trip to Norway, where they embarked on a week long excursion: hunting trolls. | |||
[[Miranda Elliot]] settled in Norway before working at Durmstrang, as it is where her former husband [[Jonathon Elliot]] is buried, they had previously spent ten years living on a dragon ranch there. | |||
More recently, [[Frank Pratt]] visited Norway while hunting books. | More recently, [[Frank Pratt]] visited Norway while hunting books. | ||
[[Drammes Apotheke]] operate a number of apothecaries in the country. | |||
See more canon information on Norway at HP Wiki [http://harrypotter.wikia.com/wiki/Norway] | See more canon information on Norway at HP Wiki [http://harrypotter.wikia.com/wiki/Norway] | ||
===Christmas=== | |||
Before Christmas Norwegian magical folk decorate their houses with wreaths, gnomes, hearts, stars, and gingerbread. Most families have a Christmas tree in the living room with a star at the top, decorated with garlands, tinsel and ornaments. During Advent it is common for groups of friends to have pre-Christmas parties, in Norwegian called julebord. | |||
On the December 23rd it is "Little Christmas Eve". Many families have their own traditions for the evening, such as decorating the Christmas tree or making a gingerbread house, and many families eat risengrynsgrøt - a hot rice pudding served with sugar, cinnamon and butter. An almond is hidden in the pudding, and if the almond turns up in your portion, you win a marzipan pig! | |||
Christmas Eve is the main event in Norwegian Christmas celebration. The first part of the day is often spent rushing around for the last Christmas presents, or in chuch for Christmas service. At five the bells ring out for Christmas, and most people have Christmas dinner at home or with relatives. The Christmas presents have been placed under the tree, and are opened after dinner. As this is a "stay-at-home evening", most restaurants and pubs are closed on Christmas Eve, and the streets are empty and quiet. | |||
The days between Christmas Eve and New Year's Eve are typically spent going to brunches and dinners with family and friends. Many people go out in the evening. | |||
Nyttår, New Years Eve on December 31 is commonly a half day at work. In the evening, families tend to have a dinner party similar to the Christmas Eve dinner, though it is common to invite friends and/or neighbours. As midnight approaches, it is common to leave the house and light up fireworks together with neighbours, as they congratulate each other. | |||
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* [[Tavin Poole]] | * [[Tavin Poole]] | ||
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Latest revision as of 18:56, 26 August 2020
Norway, officially the Kingdom of Norway, is a Scandinavian country whose territory comprises the western portion of the Scandinavian Peninsula. Norway has a population of about 5 million. It is the second least densely populated country in Europe. The majority of the country shares a border to the east with Sweden; its northernmost region is bordered by Finland to the south and Russia to the east; in its south Norway borders the Skagerrak Strait across from Denmark. The capital city of Norway is Oslo. Norway's extensive coastline, facing the North Atlantic Ocean and the Barents Sea, is home to its famous fjords.
Magical Culture
Witches and wizards from Norway often attend Durmstrang for their education. The Daily Prophet reported that Durmstrang was located in Norway.
Headmistress Analiza Snark has spent the first part of this year in negotiations with Salem Witches Institutes in the United States, Beauxbaton Academy in France, and Durmstrang Institute in Norway. [1]
It is famous for the Norwegian Ridgeback dragon.
In recent years, Thorvaldr Gundersen was a significant political player, and his wife Liliya Gundersen a very active socialite. Espen Frisk, Chief Executive Officer; National Wizarding Bank of Norway is married to another socialite: Astrid Frisk. Bridget Nilson's relatives in the country are also part of high society
Kurt Eisenberg, father of Magdalena Eisenberg worked in Oslo briefly.
Wilton Wickwood met Arianna Marsh while travelling in Norway.
Cynric Rosier carried his then-editor for an unplanned trip to Norway, where they embarked on a week long excursion: hunting trolls.
Miranda Elliot settled in Norway before working at Durmstrang, as it is where her former husband Jonathon Elliot is buried, they had previously spent ten years living on a dragon ranch there.
More recently, Frank Pratt visited Norway while hunting books.
Drammes Apotheke operate a number of apothecaries in the country.
See more canon information on Norway at HP Wiki [2]
Christmas
Before Christmas Norwegian magical folk decorate their houses with wreaths, gnomes, hearts, stars, and gingerbread. Most families have a Christmas tree in the living room with a star at the top, decorated with garlands, tinsel and ornaments. During Advent it is common for groups of friends to have pre-Christmas parties, in Norwegian called julebord.
On the December 23rd it is "Little Christmas Eve". Many families have their own traditions for the evening, such as decorating the Christmas tree or making a gingerbread house, and many families eat risengrynsgrøt - a hot rice pudding served with sugar, cinnamon and butter. An almond is hidden in the pudding, and if the almond turns up in your portion, you win a marzipan pig!
Christmas Eve is the main event in Norwegian Christmas celebration. The first part of the day is often spent rushing around for the last Christmas presents, or in chuch for Christmas service. At five the bells ring out for Christmas, and most people have Christmas dinner at home or with relatives. The Christmas presents have been placed under the tree, and are opened after dinner. As this is a "stay-at-home evening", most restaurants and pubs are closed on Christmas Eve, and the streets are empty and quiet.
The days between Christmas Eve and New Year's Eve are typically spent going to brunches and dinners with family and friends. Many people go out in the evening.
Nyttår, New Years Eve on December 31 is commonly a half day at work. In the evening, families tend to have a dinner party similar to the Christmas Eve dinner, though it is common to invite friends and/or neighbours. As midnight approaches, it is common to leave the house and light up fireworks together with neighbours, as they congratulate each other.
Ministry of Magic
Torolf Gundersen worked for the Norwegian wizarding government after graduating from Durmstrang. He eventually reached the upper echelons of government, and pushed anti-muggle legislation through.
See more at HP Wiki [3]
Characters Born in Norway
- Lovise Dùghlas mother of Juni Zamperia
- Astrid Frisk mother of Søren Frisk
- Espen Frisk father of Søren Frisk
- Søren Frisk
- Brigit Gundersen
- Thorben Gundersen
- Torolf Gundersen
- Tavin Poole
