LP Lotion: 2006 Christmas - Epcot's World Showcase Storytellers
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Christmas is a festive time in the "Land of the Midnight Sun." On Christmas Eve, farm animals are traditionally treated to the finest oats and barley. Birds are remembered during julenek, when they are offered large sheaves of grain placed high on spruce poles. After darkness it's "lights out" as home are illuminated by only the warm glow of candlelight.

An elf-like gnome named Julenissen lives in woods and barns across the countryside. Julenissen is the guardian of every family's welfare, so children leave a steaming bowl of porridge in the hayloft during the holiday period to thank Julenissen.

On Christmas Day, many attend church before spending time quietly at home with family members. On Second Christmas Day, children celebrate julbukke by dressing up in costumes and going door-to-door for goodies.

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The Norway storyteller shares tales of an elf-like gnome Julienissen.
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During her story, unbeknowest to her Julienissen appears and works his mischief
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He incapacitates the storyteller and proceeds to tell his own story to the audience.
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The storyteller awakens and is confused by the bell's appearance in the crowd.
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Video: The Norway Storyteller (9 minutes, 47 seconds)
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