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When do Denmark Sweden and Norway celebrate Christmas on which day?

In Denmark, Sweden, and Norway, Christmas is celebrated on December 24th, which is Christmas Eve. It is the main day of celebration in these countries, and it is known as "Julafton" in Sweden, "Juleaften" in Norway, and "Juleaften" in Denmark.

On Christmas Eve, families typically gather together for a special dinner and exchange gifts. Traditional dishes may include turkey, duck, or pork roast. After dinner, many families attend a church service or watch a special Christmas program on TV. Children often leave out a bowl of porridge for Santa Claus, who is known as "Julenisse" in Norway, "Jultomten" in Sweden, and "Julemanden" in Denmark.

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