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How many know what this day means for Norway ?

Asked by Staalesen (2722points) May 16th, 2010

The 17th of may is a special day for Norway, does anyone know the reasons why ?

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earthduzt's avatar

constitution of Norway was signed on May 17th

stranger_in_a_strange_land's avatar

Sottende Mai (1814). Norwegian independence from Sweden.

rangerr's avatar

Syttende mai!
My great grandmother would make us Lutefisk spelling? and salmon meatballs each year on the 17th which is technically tomorrow here.
She also made this nasty porridge stuff.. but she liked it, so it’s cool.

ubersiren's avatar

Thanks! I’ll have to wish my Norwegian neighbor a happy independence day when I see her.

Staalesen's avatar

That is correct :) A bit to much bubbly, but a nice celebration :)

YARNLADY's avatar

Well, the current population of Norway is estimated to be around 4,858,223, so I would say at least that many, plus those of us on Fluther who have read this question.

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