It’s December and welcome to the month of gift-giving! The Norwegian Government is not one to be left out. In December, Norwegians receive a tax-break of 50% to encourage holiday shopping, a very important part of the Norwegian Christmas.
During the Christmas season, Norwegians spend extra money on the rare meat, pinnekjøtt (salted lamb ribs), rutabaga, pepperkaker, and a lot of Juleøl. The Christmas food and drink are some of the most important purchases of the year, followed by gifts for every family member. Children are asked to make lists of everything they want, and parents are happy to oblige. Some Norwegians travel to do Christmas shopping, where the prices are usually cheaper and more gifts can be bought. A co-worker of mine took a cruise to the states a couple weeks ago for early vacation and holiday shopping. Of course she bought her daughter the most expensive Juicy Couture fragrances, jewelry and clothing.
Many Norwegian children receive wonderful gifts for Christmas, and overall, it is great to be in Norway for the Holidays. Not many other countries can afford to enjoy the food, family and giving of the Christmas season, so thank you to the Norwegian Government for partaking in the season of giving with us!
Make your own Pepperkaker
Ingredients:
1 cup light corn syrup
2 dl sugar
150 g butter
1 cup whipped cream
6 dl flour
1 / 2 tsp Cloves
1 / 2 teaspoon Ginger
1 / 2 tsp Pepper
2 tsp Cinnamon
1 teaspoon baking powder
Procedure:
First day: Make dough.
Mix syrup, sugar and butter in a saucepan. Warm up the sugar has melted.
Remove the pan from the plate and cool the mixture.
Stir in the cream. Stir in flour, spices and baking powder. Mix well.
Cover the dough and leave it cool until the next day.
Second day: Roll out the dough and spoon 3 mm thick.
Do not use too much flour to roll dough.
Brush off excess flour before frying.
Cut out shapes.
Bake the plate with baking paper at 175° C for 8-10 minutes.
Cool cakes on rack.
Keep in close box.
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Article written by Katie
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Katie lived in Norway for a year starting in Spring 2009, she has now returned home to Seattle, WA.
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