The Christmas celebration is about to start and the artists in Hver gang vi mötse tell about their Christmas traditions.
For Bjørn Eidsvåg, time with the family is an important part of Christmas, combined with good food.
– We usually go to the Christmas service in Geilo cultural church, because we celebrate Christmas up there at our cottage. After that we head home for pork chops and creamed rice, followed by parcels and howling, happy grandchildren. It is the world’s best entertainment, he says to Good Evening Norway.
THE COTTAGE: Bjørn Eidsvåg will spend Christmas at the cabin with his family. Photo: Martin Habbestad / Good evening Norway
A little traditional
Ingebjørg Bratland says that she has the impression that there are many people who think that she is a tradition-conscious lady, but that is not the case.
– I’m actually very untraditional. Many people think that I must be a tradition-conscious lady from Vinje in Telemark, but I am not.
RAKFISK: For Ingebjørg Bratland, the razorfish from her father is an important tradition. Photo: Martin Habbestad / Good evening Norway
The singer says that she is looking forward to relaxing after a hectic pre-Christmas period.
– I think it will be Oslo on Christmas Eve, so I have to go home for a short trip. I eat rakfisk from my father on the bus, so a lot is done for me. I’m looking forward to having some time off. There has been a lot of stress and pain before Christmas with several gigs.
– Christmas and birthday at the same time
For artist Fredrik Auke, known under the stage name Freddy Kalas, an important part of Christmas is precisely the music.
– I have my fixed tradition with regard to my Christmas song. The one called “Hey Ho”. It will be promoted to the extent and up the charts again, so that people will get into the Christmas spirit.
CHRISTMAS CONCERT: For Freddy Kalas, the Christmas concert in his hometown is a big highlight. Photo: Martin Habbestad / Good evening Norway
– One of the biggest traditions for me is holding a Christmas concert at Union Stage in Drammen. For me it’s Christmas and my birthday at the same time, I think it’s absolutely fantastic to play in my own hometown.
The artist says that Christmas at home is traditional and that the roommate is responsible for the decorations. It contributes to the Christmas spirit.
– I haven’t had the Christmas spirit I have now for many years.
Drops the suit
For Isah, it will be a traditional Christmas celebration, but this year he is ditching the finstas.
– I’m going home to Stavanger and can’t wait to see my family. I actually think I’ll ditch the suit this year, simply because I’m tired. I think I’ll be fancy, and then we’ll eat good food and open presents.
DROPPING THE FINSTASE: This year, the artist Isah chooses the pajama over the suit. Photo: Martin Habbestad / Good evening Norway
Furthermore, the singer says that he wants to relax and take it easy this Christmas.
Stick meat, Christmas stockings and mulled wine
Karoline Krüger had her last concert before Christmas on 22 December. Now the singer is fully entering the Christmas bubble.
– After the concert, we move towards Christmas Eve. Then there will be mulled wine, decorating the tree and the evening before the evening. In addition to that, there will be pork chops on Christmas Eve and Sigvart fixes Christmas stockings.
LONG BREAKFAST: For Karoline Krüger, a long breakfast on Christmas Day is an important tradition. Photo: Martin Habbestad / Good evening Norway
She also says that a good breakfast on Christmas Day is an important tradition for her.
– Then there will be a long breakfast with cream and cocoa, that is perhaps the most important thing.
– Likes going to church
For artist Emma Steinbakken, several traditions are important.
– I really like pork chops on Christmas Eve. I’m not really a Christian, but I like going to church on Christmas Eve, I think it’s a nice tradition.
At Christmas, she will spend time with her family and, like several of her Hver gång vi metøs colleagues, she will focus on relaxing.
– It’s the one part of the year where I feel like you don’t have much to do and get lots of emails sent, so I’ll try to relax a bit.
PINEKJÖTT: Emma Steinbakken is fond of pinnekjøtt on Christmas Eve. Photo: Martin Habbestad / Good evening Norway
A classic Christmas
Kristian Kristensen says that the family’s Christmas celebration is traditional.
– It’s “Three Nuts for Cinderella” and it’s ribs or pork chops. It’s a pretty standard Christmas for me.
TRADITIONAL: Kristian Kristensen and his family stick to traditional Christmas traditions. Photo: Martin Habbestad / Good evening Norway
In addition, the family has received a new grant, which Kristensen is happy about.
– I have recently become an uncle, so I think that is very nice. It gives new life. I kind of live up to their Christmas spirit.
