Norway Constitution Day 2019

Today’s Doodle celebrates Norway’s Constitution Day, also known as Syttende Mai. Comemmorating the day in 1814 when the Scandinavian country’s constitution was signed, this event is a festive occasion enjoyed by children and adults alike.

The big day starts early with cannon blasts at dawn and buekorps (boys & girls brigades) playing drums in the streets. A common holiday breakfast consists of smoked salmon, scrambled eggs, and champagne. Kids may opt to save room for ice cream and hot dogs, which are consumed in great quantities all across Norway.

The biggest parade, in the capital city of Oslo, draws over 100,000 people, passing the Royal Palace where the royal family greets the merry procession.

The traditional dress code includes colorful folk costumes called bunad, whose colors and patterns contain clues to the wearer’s ancestry. The day would also not be complete without a rousing rendition of the song “Ja, vi elsker dette landet,” which translates to "Yes, we love this country."

Gratulerer med dagen, Norge!

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