God jul to everyone here

[milkman636]

This might interest you

https://www.ezglot.com/common-words.php?l=nob&l2=nld

That does interest me. I was exposed to a little Dutch on occasion because my dad's father immigrated here, but I never knew there was any commonality with Scandinavian languages. My mom's family always spoke English.

 

[Agvg]

Norse influence on English

139 Old Norse Words That Invaded The English Language

Without the Vikings, English would be missing some awesome words like berserk, muck, skull, knife, and cake! Here's our list of Old Norse words in English.

www.babbel.com

 

[Torvy]

Interesting, my SIL is Italian, they do a feast of 12 fishes, which sounds similar to the Ukrainian tradition.

In German it would be Kirche.

 

[ljjhouser]

My wife and I also love the same old Christmas classics. Unfortunately TCM wont play Holiday Inn due to the blackface scene.

I thought that would happen. We have the dvd. Usually can pick it up for $5 or $10 with both Holiday Inn and Going My Way on the same disc. That is one we have watched for years. I think it was the introduction of the song - I'm Dreaming of a White Christmas - by Irving Berlin. Marjorie Reynolds was also great it the movie.

 

[Hay Dude]

My family is German, Norwegian and Lithuanian.
We are from the Lorenz family.

 

[ArtMech]

12 meatless dishes? Interesting, do you know what's behind this tradition? Suppose you have with meat to?

According to Lithuanian ethnologists, 12 meals symbolize 12 months of the year. Each dish can be understood as a thank you to God (gods in pagan times) for another successful year and the opportunity to celebrate. Analyzing the menu typical of a traditional table, it could be noticed that the dishes contain seasonal products.
I have shortly described that in the post #34 of another thread.
Lithuania and Ukraine share the same tradition because some ages ago we made up a common state - Grand Duchy of Lithuania.

 

[Agvg]

This is the preferred Christmas dinner on the western parts of Norway. Not my favourite.

 

[check]

12 meatless dishes? Interesting, do you know what's behind this tradition? Suppose you have with meat to?

Actually it is a Russian, Polish, and Ukrainian tradition. An interesting dish often included is Kutia, a sweet dish made from wheat. We are also supposed to use straw under the table or tablecloth.

Anyway, the girlfriend’s family was very impressed, and they all approved of the engagement.

 

[milkman636]

This is the preferred Christmas dinner on the western parts of Norway. Not my favourite.View attachment 726595

What is it called? and what does it consist of?

 

[ArtMech]

Actually it is a Russian, Polish, and Ukrainian tradition. An interesting dish often included is Kutia, a sweet dish made from wheat. We are also supposed to use straw under the table or tablecloth.

Anyway, the girlfriend’s family was very impressed, and they all approved of the engagement.

Depends on who you assign the Russians to. If to Ruthenians, Rusyns then it's OK. If you mean Russians living in these days Russia, then no. The latter have no food consumption traditions or symbols. Unless taken over from the other nations or regions.