Oh Ole Night

A cheeky Norwegian spin on "Oh Holy Night" with a a trip down memory lane at the 100-year-old Ingebretsen's Scandinavian Gift Shop and attending "An Ole & Lena Family Christmas".

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Boxing Day

A fun day of family activities featuring Boxing Day including the traditional intent of generosity and gift boxes to those in need but also adding a spin to it by featuring so many of the wonderful Christmas treats that come in boxes as well!

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Snacks for Santa

A tasty family date exploring the various snacks that are left out by children around the world for Santa and his reindeer on Christmas Eve from beer to mince pies to rice pudding.

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Jolabokaflod (Icelandic Book Flood)

A relaxing and easy evening celebrating Jolabokaflod (the Icelandic Book Flood), including the history of how books came to be an iconic part of Iceland's Christmas traditions

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Christmas in Europe

A guaranteed memorable date showcasing Germany's fiery feuerzangernbowle, Poland's star watching, Norway's broom hiding, Italian Christmas playlists, and Sweden's tradition of burning a 43 foot tall straw goat.

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Christmas in Antarctica

A look into the sparse (no pun intended) Christmas traditions of Antarctica with penguins, Don't Break the Ice, "Let It Snow", and lots of fascinating articles about life in Antarctica.

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Christmas in North America

A familiar and yet enlightening date celebrating Christmas traditions in North America including the familiar baked ham and a "Honky Tonk Christmas" but also new traditions such as radish carving, coquito, and piƱata making.

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Christmas in Oceania

A raucously fun date inspired by Christmas traditions in Oceania and a great reason to break out the summer attire in the middle of winter, make some pavlova, throw some shrimp on the barby, and play Christmas Name That Tune.

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