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Why is May 17th special in Norway?
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Why is May 17th special in Norway?

It is the day when Norwegians take to the streets, spill ice cream on our best clothes and talk to strangers.

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Welcome to Fireside Friday. Cosy chats, reflections and musings by the fireside, for a calm start to the weekend. And this weekend is pretty special in Norway…

May 17th is the Norwegian Constitutional Day.

On May 17th, 1814, a bunch of representatives from different parts of Norway came together to sign the Norwegian Constitution. So after that, it has be…

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