Come to Norway for Christmas

TEMECULA – The Sons of Norway in Temecula invites the community to come see the film "Christmas in Norway" about a land where ancient customs and folklore blend with Christmas and faith Saturday, Nov. 2. The movie takes viewers on a Christmas tour of Norway, sharing fascinating and unforgettable traditions throughout the different areas of Norway and filling the senses with the magic of a Norwegian Christmas.

The viewing will take place at the Assistance League of Temecula, 28720 Vía Montezuma, in Temecula. A potluck lunch will be held at 12:30 p.m., followed by film viewing about 1:30 p.m.

The film is an Award of Excellence recipient from the Film Advisory Board in Hollywood. It was directed and produced by Astrid Karlsen Scott, a Norwegian American author who takes the audience on an unforgettable Christmas tour of Norway sharing the fascinating traditions of her noble homeland. Experience the legendary warmth and light-heartedness of the Norwegians as they share their julekos or Christmas coziness in their homes. Enjoy an Advent afternoon at a 400-year-old Seter, which is a summer mountain farm, and try delectable lutefish at Continental Hotel in Oslo. Meet the famed, mischievous and kind Nisse, the Christmas elf. Thrill to the Nidaros Cathedral Boys Choir in Trondheim, Norway. Participate in sleigh rides, Christmas festivals, singing around the Christmas tree and a reenactment of a Christmas Eve in Lillesand, Norway, in the 1800s. It was filmed on locations throughout Norway.

Submitted by Sons of Norway.