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Hiding the Brooms
π About This Tradition
On Christmas Eve, Norwegian families hide all their brooms before going to bed. This tradition dates back to ancient times when people believed that witches and evil spirits came out on Christmas Eve looking for brooms to ride on. To this day, many Norwegian households still observe this quirky custom.
Did You Know?
Even modern Norwegians with fancy Dysons often hide their brooms on Christmas Eve!
π Location
Country: Norway π³π΄
Coordinates: 59.9139, 10.7522