Fastelavn in Norway Many cultures celebrate the days leading up to Lent with a big feast or celebration like Mardi Gras, Fastnacht, and Carnival. In Norway and other Nordic countries this is Fastelavn. While the 40-day fast period of Lent largely lost significance in Norway after the Reformation, Norwegians have continued many of their Fastelavn traditions. Norwegians now celebrate Fastelavn on the Sunday, Monday, and Tuesday before the start of Lent. Kids will dress up in costumes at school,...
