Norway’s Tips for a Successful Thanksgiving

Happy Thanksgiving friends!  On this trip we have learned a lot, and so we thought we’d bring you Norway’s best advice for a successful holiday:

• Stay away from controversial political discussions, like the sustainability of fish farming. Instead, stick to safe conversation where there is much agreement, such as the inferiority of the Danes.
• The Christmas season began three weeks ago; there is no excuse for your house not being festively decorated.
• When making Aunt Marjorie’s cheese salad, Norvegia cheese is a poor substitute for cheddar.
• Serve a wide variety of traditional dishes for your guests, including mashed potatoes, baked potatoes, boiled potatoes, and Grandiosa frozen pizza.
• Rather than a pickup football game, try skiing in the dark.
• Plan ahead. Remember that the Vikings pillaged half of Europe just to find a grocery store that sold turkey.
• Feeding the needy on a holiday can be a fulfilling experience.  Unfortunately, you won’t have the opportunity due to an adequate social net.
• If your wife is unwilling to deal with drippings and make real gravy, know when to stop pushing (this one might be unrelated to Norway).

Enjoy the holiday!