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Ja Vi Elsker Dette Landet-Norwegian National Anthem Posted by on May 19, 2011

Gratulerer med dagen, Norge! Happy Birthday Norway! Tuesday was Norway´s 197th birthday-the first being May 17, 1814 when the Constitution was signed at Eidsvoll.   Syttende Mai (pronounced ´soot (like ´foot´)-ene-my´is the largest celebration in Norway all year long.  Families and friends gather to eat, drink, and show their patriotism for their country.  Of…

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