Norway’s Christmas Brooms
On Christmas Eve, after the family’s big dinner, it is time to open presents. Then all the brooms in the house are hidden. The Norwegians, long ago, believed that witches and naughty spirits came out on Christmas Eve and would steal their brooms for riding.
Spruce logs are burnt in the fireplace to keep the witches away
The hot sparks rising up the chimney will keep the witches from coming down and into the house.
Lights are left on all night to keep evil spirits away. A single bright light sits in the window to welcome any Christmas Travellers...
Researched and written by Allen Tiller
First published 2012 ©
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