The whole family helps put up the tree and decorate it. The children hang their stockings up by the bed so that Santa can give them a treat. On December 24th the celebration starts in the evening when everyone starts singing Christmas songs. Some families in Norway start Christmas with dinner. When dinner is finished the family gathers around the Christmas tree.
Some families walk around hand in hand singing songs.
December 25th and 26th are official holidays in Norway. New Years Norwegians make rice pudding on new Years Eve and hide one whole almond with guaranteed wealth going to the person whose serving holds the lucky almond. They always have a party on New Years Eve. I found out that Christmas in Norway is similar to ours.