NorwaySamfunn 23 · Norway and society
What do many people in Norway do on Midsummer Eve (sankthansaften), 23 June?
In the exam (Norwegian)
Hva gjør mange i Norge på sankthansaften, 23. juni?
- aThey decorate the Christmas treeDe pynter juletreet
- bThey march in a parade with flags and bandsDe går i tog med flagg og korps
- cThey meet outdoors and light bonfiresDe møtes ute og tenner bålCorrect answer
Why?
On Midsummer Eve we celebrate midsummer. It is common to gather outdoors, often by the sea, and light a big bonfire.
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