At the Norwegian research station Troll in Dronning Maud Land in Antarctica – as the crow flies 14,605 kilometers from Oslo – it is a normal working day on Christmas Eve until 5 p.m.
– We have a better lunch with both hot and cold dishes. There was a live service from Svalbard at 3pm, and dinner served at 5pm, says Øystein Mæland, who is in charge of electricity during the winter.
DESSERT: Olav Bjerva and Emil Moberget in the kitchen at Troll. view more
Beyond that, the celebration is calm, he says. Many like to call home to family during the evening.
– The working day goes as normal for most, while some decorate and prepare the evening for the rest, says Mæland to Dagbladet.
THE WINTERING TEAM: Gaute Ringvall, Julie Syltern, Jonas Tveit Hinna, Vetle Broen, Runar Sivesind, Øystein Mæland are the wintering team 23/24 at Troll. view more
“Three nuts for Cinderella”
At the Ny-Ålesund research station in Svalbard, Christmas is celebrated from morning to night with a full programme, and all nationalities celebrate together.
– This year we are a total of twelve nationalities celebrating Christmas together. On the image [under] we are gathered in front of one of two imported Christmas trees for the occasion, says research coordinator Ingrid Kjerstad.
TWELVE NATIONALITIES: In Ny Ålesund, these celebrated Christmas: In front of former Xing xin Zhao (China), Tessa Viglezio (Switzerland), João Gomed Ilha (Brazil). Behind fv Ingrid Kjerstad (Norway), Isabelle Shulz (Germany), Fieke Rader (Netherlands). Sitting on the edge of the sofa fv: Apolline Pibarot (France), Monica Tosco (Italy), Girish Baragur (India). Photo: Arnt Rennan Show more
– In short, the day starts with breakfast at mass followed by a joint screening of “Three Nuts to Cinderella”, porridge in the old barn with singing from the choir, and finally a joint Christmas celebration and a small present for everyone from Welfare, she adds.
2023-12-24 22:09:31
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