People often take ski trips during Easter. Christmas is the biggest celebration of the year. Families gather for a big meal and to exchange gifts for Christmas. The government has a system that provides health - care for all. Health clinics and regional hospitals provide service on local district, and national levels are also available.
Socialized medicine pays all hospital charges but small fees are paid for medicine and procedures.
The infant mortality rate is 5 per 1,000. The life expectancy ranges from 75 to 81 years old. The Arts Henrik Ibsen was a play writer whose plays were set in Norway. The oldest works of art in Norway are wood carvings that the Vikings decorated ships, buildings, wagons, sleighs, swords, etc. Norway has a tradition of music including folk songs, fiddling, and brass bands.