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Christmas is one of the most traditional holidays and we respect our well-known habits year after year. But what exactly do Norwegians eat on Christmas Eve?
44% of the population say they eat ribs on Christmas Eve. This is apparent from a survey conducted by Matprat last year. Matprat is the communication concept of the Egg and Egg Information Bureau (OEK), which belongs to the Nortura farming community.
– In the survey, 34% responded that they had chosen canned meat on Christmas Eve. Western Norway pulls the chop, as up to 69% of them say they eat meat sticks on Christmas Eve, says market analyst Gunnar Thoen in Matprat.
He thinks that there are cultural and geographical reasons for the big differences.
– Pork was probably more common on farms in eastern Norway, and they then shot it for Christmas, says Thoen, who adds that ribs are more popular in Oslo and Akershus.
Turkey comes third with 5%. 3 percent black cod and 2 percent said they prefer pork steak.
Increasing interest for vegetarians
The figure for those who choose vegetarian options on Christmas Eve is 2% of the population.
– That's pretty high, and although it's not necessarily more vegetarian, we're seeing a growing interest in vegetarian food in general, says Thoen.
After the main course, when the Norwegians have eaten, it is time for dessert. According to the Matprat survey, it is the risk belt that is the indisputable favorite dessert of most Norwegians. A total of 41% of the population responded that they were making risky belts for dessert on Christmas Eve.
– 20% responded that they preferred blackberry cream to Christmas dessert. What's a little funny is that we see that creams are the most popular among the elderly and the least among the youngest. However, when it comes to ice cream, it's the opposite, laughs Thoen.
December is the month of food
The strongest Christmas traditions are often linked to food and beverages and, according to Virke, Norwegians sell groceries for nearly NOK 25 billion in December.
– According to our forecasts, each Norwegian will exchange food products for an average of 4,700 Norwegian kroner in December. That 's 20% more than the current year, said director Ingvill Størksen for Virke' s grocery store.
The tradition is perhaps the strongest on Christmas Eve, and Størksen believes that traditions give up the royal Christmas and give rise to new experiences.
– The desire to experience the classic Christmas meal is greater when you are invited to a festive table if not at Christmas. Demand for exciting recipes is growing, and Norwegians are following interesting and tasteful spices, she says.
A frozen pizza
Many Norwegians use a frozen pizza in new and new. While most Norwegians eat an average of about 2 million Grandiosa per month, Orka Foods Norway estimates that around 2.5 million pizzas are sold in December.
– We think it's mainly during the hectic period before Christmas that we eat a lot of Grandiosa. Then we want something fast and good, and then Grandiosa is in the spotlight, said Dag Olav Stokken, Head of Communications at Orkla Foods Norway.
In a survey conducted in 2011, 200,000 Norwegians said they ate Grandiosa on Christmas Eve, but Stokken does not think it's the main dish we're talking about.
"Most people eat it just like Christmas dinner, but like a quick and good lunch while getting ready for the evening," he says.
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