Trip Bacon — The secret ingredient to the perfect getaway logo
Trip Bacon

Rick Steves' European Christmas: Norway

Rick Steves' Europe
Rick Steves' Europe
Creator
👁️ 284K views📅 16 years ago⏱️ 6:42
What This Creator Said
Creator RecommendsCabin / Ship TourCreator

Source: Our analysis of the creator's lived experience, based on what they said in this video.

Creator's Key Takeaways

here in smalltown Norway Christmas is celebrated with a unique intimacy and a Scandinavian flare for Community

all over Nordic Europe little kendle Bearing Santa Lucas are bringing light to the middle of winter and the promise of the return of Summer

the Norwegian Spirit of Christmas extends even to The Departed candles flicker in graveyards as families remember lost loved ones

Christmas in Oslo feels low-key you'll find it best not on the streets or in the malls but in the homes with friends and in music

Creator's Tips & Advice

Experience Christmas in Norway by visiting homes and local events rather than just streets or malls.
Participate in or observe Santa Lucia Day processions for a unique cultural insight.

Questions This Creator Answers

QHow is Christmas celebrated in Norway?
QWhat are the unique traditions of Santa Lucia Day in Scandinavia?

Port Highlights

Drøbak4 Happy Bacon
Oslo3½ Happy Bacon
How to read the Trip Bacon Score
Happy Bacon — creators loved this aspect
Sad Bacon — creators took issue with this
Meh — no strong opinion either way

Scale: 0–5 strips in half-step increments. 0 = “meh”, 5 = “bacon bliss”. Aggregated from creator-review sentiment, weighted by channel expertise.

About our Bacon Score methodology
YouTube Video Description

Rick travels to Drøbak, Norway's self-proclaimed capital of Christmas, for Santa Lucia Day, and enjoys a Norwegian Girls' Choir concert in Oslo. Watch the full episode: https://youtu.be/vVVTDwxJBWU More info about travel to Norway: https://www.ricksteves.com/europe/norway #ricksteveseurope #ricksteves #christmas Check out more Rick Steves’ Europe travel resources: • “Rick Steves’ Europe” public television series: https://www.ricksteves.com/watch-read-listen/video/tv-show • “Travel with Rick Steves” public radio program: https://www.ricksteves.com/watch-read-listen/audio/radio • European Tours: https://www.ricksteves.com/tours • Guidebooks: https://store.ricksteves.com/shop/guidebooks • Travel Gear: https://store.ricksteves.com/shop/ • Travel Classes: https://www.ricksteves.com/watch-read-listen/video/travel-talks • Rick Steves Audio Europe App: https://www.ricksteves.com/watch-read-listen/audio/audio-europe Rick Steves, America's most respected authority on European travel, writes European travel guidebooks, and hosts travel shows on public television and public radio.