Julebord ( Danish: ''julefrokost'' , Norwegian: ''julebord'' or ''jolebord'', Swedish: ''julbord'') is a

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n feast or

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during the

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season where traditional Christmas food and alcoholic beverages are served. Originally, the julebord belonged to Christmas itself, i.e., the period from Christmas Day and onwards. Today julebord is also often organized by employers or organizations for the employees or members. Many julebords are characterized by large amounts of food and drink, both traditional and new, hot and cold dishes. There is often lively partying and the party can be an important social meeting place for colleagues. Julebords are a popular tradition that creates high season for the restaurant industry, the taxi industry and ferry companies during this season.

Etymology

The Norwegian word ''julebord'' and the Swedish word ''julbord'' directly translate as "Christmas table", while the Danish word ''julefrokost'' means "Christmas lunch".

Traditional Julebord cuisine

Traditional Christmas food is usually served at Julebord events. These include:

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(''risengrød''), pork rib (Norwegian: ''ribbe'', Danish: ''flæskesteg''), lamb or mutton ('' pinnekjøtt''), spicy sausage ('' medisterpølse'') and ''

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''. The meal is usually served along with sour (red) cabbage ('' surkål''/''rødkål''), brussels sprouts and

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jam. It is customary to drink mulled wine ('' glögg''), Christmas beer (''juleøl'') or ''akevitt''/''akvavit''/''aquavit'' as an aperitif.

Swedish "Julbord"

The Swedish julbord differs from its Norwegian and Danish counterparts. The Swedish julbord is a form of smörgåsbord and the main meal served on Christmas.

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Danish Julefrokost Swedish Julbord Norwegian Julebord
{{Christmas Christmas meals and feasts Norwegian cuisine Swedish cuisine Danish cuisine Christmas in Denmark Christmas in Norway Christmas in Sweden

Etymology

Traditional Julebord cuisine

Swedish "Julbord"

See also

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