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Winter in Norway - from a picture by Adolphe Tidemand, 1856. Creator: Henry Duff Linton
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Winter in Norway - from a picture by Adolphe Tidemand, 1856. Creator: Henry Duff Linton
Winter in Norway - from a picture by Adolphe Tidemand, 1856. With Christmas begin the national festivals...During this season all work is stopped...and the feasts are celebrated with the hospitality and simplicity of the olden time. It is also an old custom that even the phantoms of superstition must share in these winter fetes, as well as the animals of the earth and the birds of the air. A dishful of oatmeal-porridge is placed by the women of the house under the steps of the staircase, to regale the goblin (or brownie) of the farm. Out of doors, a long pole is setup in front of the house, with a bunch of oats at the top, to serve as fare for the little birds...boys play in the snow with the "ski", or snow-skates; and the woman on the right is strewing pineleaves at the entrance of the gallery, or "Swalgang". This strewing of leaves is also a sign of feasting and rejoicing'. From "Illustrated London News", 1856
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a captivating painting by Adolphe Tidemand, brilliantly captured by Henry Duff Linton in 1856, transports us to a quintessential Norwegian winter scene. The serene landscape is blanketed in snow, with the stillness of the season broken only by the playful antics of children on traditional "ski" or snow-skates. As Christmas approaches, the Norwegian people celebrate their national festivals with the warmth and simplicity of old traditions. All work comes to a halt, and the community comes together to feast and rejoice. Even the supernatural beings of Norwegian folklore are said to partake in these winter festivities. In this painting, we see a woman preparing for the celebrations by strewing pine leaves at the entrance of the gallery, a sign of feasting and joy. Indoors, a bowl of oatmeal porridge is left out for the goblin or brownie of the farm, an old custom to ensure the wellbeing of the household. Outdoors, a pole with a bunch of oats at the top is erected to feed the birds. The long, dark winter nights are brightened by the communal spirit and the simple pleasures of the season. This enchanting painting offers a glimpse into the rich cultural traditions of Norway during a magical time of year.
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