Important events in life

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The Norwegian Perspective. Important events in life. Pregnancy test Midwife and doctor  assisting women in childbirth Ultrasounds Norway  high safety level Maternity leave. Pregnancy and birth. Optional Religious or a non-religious option Celebration after the ceremony - PowerPoint PPT Presentation

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IMPORTANT EVENTS IN LIFEThe Norwegian Perspective

PREGNANCY AND BIRTH

Pregnancy test Midwife and doctor assisting women

in childbirth Ultrasounds Norway high safety level Maternity leave

BAPTISM

Optional Religious or a non-religious option Celebration after the ceremony Family and close friends Godparents Presents, often things made out of silver

CONFIRMATION

Religious confirmation

Non-religious confirmation

Meal and presents

«RUSS»

Celebrate that your graduation after 13 years of school

1st to 17th of May Partying with friends, drinking alcohol «Russe-nodules»

MARRIAGE

Most often in church Clothing: - Black suits and white wedding

dresses

The church is filled with flowers and candles

Party with family and friends

FUNERAL

Religious funerals Non-religious funerals No dress code

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