Second of Advent Special 2024: Sit and Knit for a Bit with ARNE & CARLOS

[@alicegalanka4128]

I got to visit a true seter in the summer of 1970. I was in Norway with my mother and relatives in Oslo took us way up into the mountains to visit the summer farm of a lovely white haired elderly relative. No electricity so the milk from the goats was stored in a wooden box submerged in the stream to keep it cold until a horse drawn wagon came by to collect it. The house had hand carved beds and spoons which I sketched. The goats went off by themselves during the day and returned by themselves led by just a goat. A very magical experience which I will never forget.

[@barbharrington2903]

What wonderful descriptions of the way it was! Thank you!

[@SarahSEWS2]

As far as I know baptism and christening are the same - baptizing and naming the baby. Thank you for your videos!

[@lindahaynes3475]

Here in scotland we called it christening .

[@angelalinke6919]

The two terms are interchangeable.

[@lauramissy7492]

You are absolutely correct, they are normally the same. The ceremony is not any different. However, a Christening is a "naming" of an infant. One can be baptized later in life, but not Christened.

[@phyllisalberici2193]

I learned so much about Norwegian customs from watching this week. And, my new favorite quote about winter weather: "There is no such thing as bad weather, only bad clothing choices." I love that.

[@LindaC1957]

In my Protestant church in the US we use baptism and christening interchangeably. Both are correct. I would never dream of correcting someone whatever term they use love you both!!! Merry Christmas!!

[@maggiemay3017]

Absolutely what I was thinking too! Thank you for sharing your traditions...very interesting as I'm an American, who celebrates their ancestors who came from Ireland and Germany, where I've never even visited!

[@Lucinda_Lai]

Thank you, I was going to respond exactly what you said. Merry Christmas!

[@ottarsdatter]

Wow, Arne, you've been a star much longer than we realized! What a fascinating SAKFAB today! Congratulations to all Norwegians for having these folk traditions recognized for the precious treasures they are.

[@andreabritz4572]

I am from Bavaria and we have been and are wearing costumes as well. Its a deep connection to the past, tradition and culture. I love wearing them. Many wear theirs daily, not just for special occasions, though the costumes worn on special occasions are more ornate and made of finer cloth. I completely get your pride in your costumes.

[@NorthwindPeace]

Our church in Canada baptizes babies and calls it baptism. I love your sweaters. I particularly like the orange in Arne's sweater.

[@borchome2]

Congratulations to Norway on your inclusion into UNESCO traditions! 🎉

[@karinanderson7319]

Wow! So happy to have learned about the Bunad in Bergen at the Husfliden store, on the tour with you in March! Congratulations to all of Norway for the Unesco World Heritage recognition. The Bunad is so amazing, the heritage involved, the commitment to its importance, the beauty of the garments themselves, it is very well deserved.🤗💖

[@ARNECARLOS]

😍😍

[@anneingak6749]

My mom received her Gudbrandsdalen bunad 50 years ago. She treasures it! She is 100% Norwegian ancestry and is proud of her heritage and customs. She has the dress one and the more everyday bunad. When we were in Norway several years ago, we went by a Stavekirke and folks were outside, most in their bunads holding a baby in a baptismal gown. It was fun to see, even in passing, that tradition.

[@elizabethkimberley3051]

Baptism and Christening are the same thing. Christening means to be made a follower of Christ and that is done by baptizing. Confusion can come because some churches do not accept infant baptism. The ritual with water you speak of is baptism, your language is accurate. Love watching your podcasts♥️🎄

[@KathrynRose-schultz-qs6qw]

Always like the warm homey atmosphere with you Christmas elves! 🎉🎉

[@susanteminsky1078]

LOVE your folk costumes and that they are handmade and have region specific origins! It's so nice that you wear them for special occasions. UNESCO designation of cultural traditions/ lifestyle is lovely to hear about in these days of 'cancel culture'!! Happy Advent !!

[@janphillips4144]

Indigenous costumes?

[@cristinaslaughter6025]

🇳🇴 Congratulations! 🇳🇴 I learn so much about your traditions; thank you for proudly keeping them alive. Arne, how fortunate to find an article that features you! ❤Happy Advent to Anna, PJ & Erik - thanks for all you do!

[@ARNECARLOS]

Thank you so much for your kind words and support! We’re so glad you enjoyed learning about our traditions-it means a lot to share them with others. Wishing you a joyful Advent season as well! ❤🎄

[@cristinaslaughter6025]

❤

[@gailgaddy5340]

Congratulations on the recognition from unesco 😊

[@carolfaber585]

Listening to you talk about the cultural traditions that have been recognized by UNESCO makes me wish I were from a country that had such a rich cultural heritage ❤ Thank you for sharing Norway with us. And I love the old photos of Arne!

[@nicolelafontaine1720]

Congratulations for saving your traditions all over the country. 👏

[@ARNECARLOS]

Thank you! 😃

[@thefrugalknitter8786]

Thank you so much for this episode. I loved hearing about your traditions in Norway. I've only been to Norway once but would love to visit again. Looking forward to next Sunday.

[@myam1767]

Congratulations! Thank you for sharing your family and cultural traditions with us all.

[@phylham1565]

I love hearing about your culture and traditions. I live in the USA and wish we had traditions like yours. You take so much pride in where you come from. It's beautiful. What fun finding that paper with Arne in it. Blessings to both of you.

[@nancylindsay4255]

But we do have many wonderful traditions here in the US! The many cultures that have settled here both long ago and recently have brought their traditions with them and we have an amazing wealth of them celebrated and shared in many communities and events, with all welcome to participate and enjoy. In addition, we have traditions of many of our native peoples that are honored and displayed in pow wows, at which all are welcome. This rich tapestry of cultures enriches our US culture beyond measure!

[@phylham1565]

@nancylindsay4255 i agree completely. I just wish I personally had traditions to participate in . I love going to cultural events and learning.

[@KatherineNoel]

Great episode. The UNESCO news is very cool.

[@dawnsheridan4274]

First time I've watched a sit and knit for a bit - I will definitely have to watch more - I love learning about your culture

[@ARNECARLOS]

You have a few seasons to catch up on!😍😍

[@susanhenry4073]

That's so lovely that you wear your traditional regional costumes at important occasions!

[@janeantar8950]

I am from the UK but have a Norwegian friend in Bergen and have enjoyed visiting her and her family over the last 35 years. She makes and maintains national costume for her family and I have had the honour of joining in May 17 celebrations and waltzing in the main square. Over the years I have had Easter celebrations in Bergen and attended a family baptism. Norway is a beautiful country with wonderful people. I’m currently planning my next visit and hope in the future to travel on the train from Oslo to Bergen and enjoy the scenery

[@janchow88]

Thank you for sharing your history. I think it’s fabulous that you have folk costumes to wear. In Canada we don’t really have anything like that as we’re a nation of immigrants. Sometimes on special events there’ll be people who wear their traditional costumes and it’s beautiful.

[@bluelupin7955]

Thank you for telling us about your Norwegian dress-- so lovely. And Arnie-- loved seeing the newspaper article from your youth! You are famous! ✨️

[@BeautifulOaks]

Maintaining your cultural traditional attire is beautiful and it’s wonderful that your traditional lifestyles are recognized by UNESCO.

[@YvonneEbdon-r9z]

"No need to be hysterical about these things" 🤣 The pair of you crack me up ! Greetings from the UK for Advent day 8.

[@taniabishop]

I love the unesco news! Wonderful your traditional costumes have been recognised . Also the story of how Arne would be in the mountains looking after the cows with no electricity …. I’m at home with no electricity due to planned maintenance and has totally thrown my routine out. Luckily my phone is charged so I watched your KZbin video on my phone. But my iPad battery is flat. We are so used to electricity but I’m quite happy to be a bit more disconnected for a few hours. Luckily the weather is pleasant today.

[@bunnygerber2650]

I just watched a short reel that came on Facebook. It put your story into action!! It was from 'The Campaign For Wool'. It showed thousands of sheep coming down from the mountains in Norway. It was so mesmerizing to watch. I must have watched it 8, no 10 times!

[@penkast1605]

My husband and I visited Norway two years ago in May and enjoyed celebrating your national holiday in Bergen. We will have very fond memories for the rest of our lives from that day. Your country is beautiful and keeping traditions is important. Thank you for spending the time to tell us all these stories!❤

[@ARNECARLOS]

It truly is a special time. We’re so glad Norway left such a lasting impression on you. Wishing you many more beautiful memories ahead! 😊🇳🇴

[@fionad9913]

But Bremen is not in Norway. How odd.

[@penkast1605]

@fionad9913 - my mistake. It was Bergen, of course! Thank you for noticing… My brain sometimes makes mistakes like that…

[@penkast1605]

@@fionad9913 I stand corrected - thank you for noticing and commenting! I edited my post

[@janemctavish2666]

Baptism and Christening arr the same thing. Just depends on the individual. My in laws (now outlaws) thought they were all that so Christening. I was very active in my husband's Church, Catholic, referred to a Christening, performed in a Baptistry. Another Church I belonged to performed a full emersion Baptism in a small deep, walk in pool, a Baptisn paperwork referred to it as a Baptism in a Baptistry. These days I celebrate the Solstices and decorate in the traditional Norweign fashion as much as I am able. Just older than dirt and minimalizing many things. Love you both and have followed you from the beginning ❤️

[@maryfennell9672]

I love to see traditions recognised and kept. So important the way the world is going. Thank you for sharing with us.

[@meiwong5993]

I love learning about the Norwegian culture and heritage. So thank you for talking about it and sharing it with the world here on KZbin . I am 1/4 Norwegian on my mother's side and for several years. I belonged to the sons of Norway here in America. I know some people think that we shouldn't have those groups in America but I really enjoyed it. I learned a lot about Norwegian heritage. My own culture and it was really fun who knows. Maybe I will belong again sometime. They do fun things though, have leftse making parties and other activities to help preserve the culture and heritage here in America.

[@Bobbieliz]

So lovely watching the Advent candles while we listen to you. Almost like being there! It is interesting about your folk costumes that are still worn. I am familiar with the various Swiss Cantons folk costumes that are worn at certain times.

[@witsonsmom729]

I think it's wonderful that your culture keeps its traditional dress as formal wear. Arne, that's amazing that you were in the magazine in the 1990s! ❤

[@kathieklee3903]

It's always a pleasure watching you. Thank you for explaining your wonderful Norwegian customs to us.

[@JaneDawsonWiley]

I love to hear about Norwegian culture and traditions thanks to you both. It makes me realise how much of my own culture has been lost and how much I miss it. Thank you for all you do chaps. It is very much appreciated.

[@barbharrington2903]

Beautiful to see you honoring Advent! God bless!

[@carlettamlodzik5323]

What an interesting Sit and Knit for a Bit. I love to hear about these traditions that are part of my heritage. I have been to an old farm in Gudbrandsdalen. Loved that!! Cheers!

[@annsivitter6130]

Enjoying watching you both here in South Yorkshire. I just wanted to say if we're baptized in a Church in England we call it a Christening. Others churches it's a Baptism, depends on the religion. Love and look forward to watching you both. Happy Christmas from Ann.

[@dobie4384]

I’m from VT USA raised in the Methodist Church, we called it Baptism… I was a baby and still have my Baptismal Record.. anyway.. love your podcasts. Thank you so much. ❤❤. You both bring light to my life.

[@judymarkel8029]

I love listening to you both. So much fun information. Thank you for sharing.

[@carolekiernan296]

Truly enjoy anytime you do a Sit and knit! Safe travels!

[@mirabell9362]

How exciting about your folk costumes! Thank you for creating a lovely Christmas atmosphere. By the way, baptism is perfectly understood, love to you both from the UK.

[@prudenceadele6169]

Hello Arne & Carlos cheers from Australia i love Hellebores but they only grow in cooler parts of Australia.its too warm where i live . But they will always remain one of my favourite outdoor flowers. Thank you for your wonderful videos & a very merry Christmas to you both.❤

[@viridiangreen8259]

"We're from Norway. There's no bad weather only bad clothing choices" 😂🤣😂🤣😂🤣😂🤣 Arne your doll's outfit is beautiful - loved seeing your culture garments - so great that you have the budeie tabloid articles !

[@marygrouse8004]

Congratulations on the UNESCO designations of Norwegian culture. That’s quite an honor. I love seeing parts of my ancestral heritage.

[@julie-r4j]

This was a very educational time spent. I'm still smiling about the debate about baptizing sweet Zoe. It really doesn't matter what you call it because it's a truly blessed event. Have a Happy Christmas

[@ElizabethKendall-bu6lt]

In the u k baptism and christening is exactly the same thing. The t is silent in christening. Love seeing both of you. ❤ merry Christmas. ❤

[@laurelrobbins8673]

I really love when you talk about your heritage and your traditions. I have a friend from Japan and I was sitting with her one day and she was explaining to me about the kimono and that her mom sent her and the traditions that were involved around that garment. I think that it’s sad that here in America, unless you have a family that follows certain traditions, we really don’t have anything meaningful like that.

[@brigittethebusystitcher]

I am not a native English speaker either. I always thought that the words ‘baptism’ and ‘christening’ were interchangeable. Anyway we all knew what you meant when talking about the festivities for your niece. Such a wonderful event! You guys looked fabulous in your folk costumes. Thank you for your Adventure shows. I very much enjoy them. Have a wonderful Advent and Christmas 🎄

[@louisacapell]

Yes, they mean exactly the same thing .

[@lucyburt607]

Your English is amazing and the Advent wreath is really beautiful. And it is still called Baptism in the Catholic Church.

[@kristind.8379]

Wow!! Arne, your doll’s Christmas is adorable. I’m so inspired to get out my sewing machine. I may recreate my college daughter’s latest outfit on a smaller scale 😊.

[@cherylg.813]

Happy Sunday! Always a joy to hear about your traditions and your sweaters are fabulous. Loved spending time with you today. Have a wonderful week and hugs for Freja! ❤❤🤗😘

[@CecileHaley-h4n]

I love that you have a culture that is respected. I think in North America because people come from all nations it is more difficult to retain their culture unless they are part of a community that continues to respect their culture. I miss celebrating my French Acadian culture. I do bring special cooking from the Acadian people at Christmas time.

[@graelist]

I never knew that curling the ribbon with scissors was a Norwegian thing! My dad always did that! He liked our gifts to have lots of curled ribbons. Good memories ❤ (his mom came to Canada from Norway)

[@lornawilbore106]

Love your chats and the prep up to Christmas. Happy Christmas to you both.

[@marthadean1600]

Great podcast tonight. I especially enjoyed your explanation of the folk costumes. No wonder you are so proud of their being on World Heritage list. My American nephew married a young woman from Norway. They live in Oslo and he owns The Viking Biking and Hiking tour company there.His wife wears her folk costume for special occasions and the daughter will evidently get hers when she turns 16.

[@relapsingnomad]

Thank you for your time You are always part of my Christmas preparation! ❤ i love seeing you in your bunad. We use our kilts in scotland for similar celebrations (as well as rugby and sports) we dont have the regional variations and patterns that bunad have. Have a wonderful week. We look forward to seeing you next week

[@gm749]

You are right. That is baptized everywhere. Love your sweaters 😍😍

[@terrywood4228]

Really enjoyed today’s episode. Entertaining and interesting..

[@nancyjoyce5493]

I do the same kind of wrapping of the ribbon so it makes a square on the package. I'm also known for using the scissors to curl the ribbon. The plain bows look boring to me. I've gotten presents and wrapping paper and ribbons and boxes, etc., ready to start wrapping tomorrow. We celebrate Hanukkah and our grandchildren celebrate Christmas, plus they each have a birthday during the holidays, so there are presents everywhere. They come this weekend to put up the tree, and I'm excited. (I was raised in a Christian home and celebrated Christmas, and converted to Judaism after marrying my husband. Two of our sons married Christian girls, so I now get to celebrate both holidays every year.) Happy Holidays! 🎄🎂🥰

[@kristenkehl]

Love your advent podcasts as ever. You got me through December 2020, and I still love your presence in the waiting time. And I love that your grand-nephew is named Haakon - My husband and I do the American version of the Birkebeinerennet, the 50k ski race commemorating the rescue of prince Haakon Haakonsson in the 12th century. (I don't have a Bunad to celebrate my Norwegian ancestral heritage, but I do have the Birkebeiner!) For what it's worth, I think that "baptism" and "Christening" are just denominational preferences of terms for essentially the same Christian rite. If it's called a baptism where you live, then it's a baptism.

[@tracyleecornish5398]

Hi Arne & Carlos, I enjoyed seeing your tablecloths we call them doilies here and I collect those vintage ones from my local op shops (opportunity shops or thrift shops). I make things out of them as well, it has never occured to me to make hexies out of them, Brilliant Arne! Thank You for sharing.

[@michelemurnane2834]

Love your matching sweaters, pattern.

[@staceysalisbury2228]

Wonderful winter video! I was hoping to see a photo of the two of you in your bunad! Please show us! My husband and I saw people in bunad while we were visiting Norway in September this year. Bunad is beautiful and deserves the recognition!

[@michelemurnane2834]

The needle work canvases are charming.

[@GSusie]

Another delightful opportunity to catch up on some knitting and enjoy your company❣️ That article, Arne, is so neat. Thank you for sharing it and especially showing the pictures. Carlos, you have shared little about your Swedish ancestry. My husband’s family is Swedish / Norwegian. He’s a third generation American who was raised in the traditions of the Swedish culture. Many people used to wear Folkdrakt during Midsommar, Founder’s Day, and Santa Lucia. There are few who were a folk costume now and generally only during Midsommar. I’ve enjoyed making them for my grandchildren. Interesting, a young couple from Sweden came to our area to coach the biathlon team. They were surprised that we held onto Swedish traditions, many of which they were unfamiliar with. They borrowed Folkdrakt to wear because they did not own any. Thank you for sharing the pride you fell about your culture. It does provide a sense of identity.

[@cherylhaupt4692]

That was a very clear explanation of the bunad tradition. Learning about the details of another culture like this is what makes travel such an enlightening experience! ❤️

[@ARNECARLOS]

👍🏻

[@lisajahn6839]

Excellent episode! Hexagons are looking beautiful! Thank you all! 😊❤🎉

[@patkelly2117]

I believe they are one and the same. Either way it’s a lovely ceremony.

[@inezwalsh2584]

Wonderful podcast thank you….

[@tl4214]

Truly enjoyed our visit today! Beautiful colors, happy Christmas planning, learning about the importance of and celebrating traditions!! ❄️🎄❄️ I think its sad someone needs to "correct" you on the difference between a Christening and a Baptism. They are each a sacrament or celebration meant to celebrate Faith and love. I think when your lovely goddaughter looks back on her photos from this day, her heart will be full. 💜🥰💜

[@wendysweetman5141]

Arne & Carlos am so enjoying your Advent series, especially enjoyed your discussion on baptism. Arne, I do believe that in some orthodox churches they do dip the whole baby in the font - 3 times! I find the Norwegian term "dop" interesting. Here in South Africa we mostly use the term christening in English speaking protestant churches and baptism in the less traditional charismatic churches. We have 11 official languages in my country, one of which is Afrikaans and the term is "doop" (same as in Dutch). In that language the word DOP refers to a tot of hard liquor

[@nancywagner1510]

Congratulations on the World Heritage status! You do have such charming customs.

[@CecileHaley-h4n]

Oh I remember my sister using this ribbon over 60 years ago so I started doing the same! It’s magic with the scissors!

[@kathyroalson2534]

I live in Minnesota in the US...I am Lutheran......we call it a Baptism also.

[@barbarakarl3959]

I would like to know if our Austrian folk costumes (perhaps the "Goldhaubentradition") is on this list too? We have the wonderful Alps and the traditions of put the cattle in summer up to the mountains to raise and feed them their....

[@LCamp-cr7fs]

I have experienced that in Austria and Germany also. The movie/book Heidi is based on alpine farming too. There are great ceremonies for celebrating the return of the cattle to the valley.

[@arlettem.garcia6831]

In spanish, we say and use the word "bautismo" which translates to "baptism", when we baptize a baby. In English "Christening is a Christian ceremony where a baby is given a name and becomes a member of the Christian church". I love learning about your traditions. Thanks for all you do!!. Happy 2nd Sunday of Advent 🕯. Beautiful wrapping, and gorgeous dolls with such beautiful clothing!!

[@katherineanderson3487]

Jeg studertet litt norsk ved en sprak leir i Minnesota hver sommer. Vi spist gjeitost og laerte alle om seter. Jeg hadde lyst a vaere ei budiea 😊 jeg elsker a hore dere snakke norsk og jeg laere ny norsk ord hver gang. Jeg forteller foreldrene mine og min sosker alle at jeg laere fra dere. Jeg beklager at jeg har darlig grammatik og ingen norsk vokalene pa tasteturen min! Takk for meg hver SAKFAB!

[@LCamp-cr7fs]

You may be able to download the Norwegian keyboard.

[@Lilybet1316]

This was such a funny episode: ‘we lit two candles, there is no need to get hysterical.’ 😆 the baptism ‘they dip the baby in the water..’ 🤣 I wish we were neighbors, you are both brilliant 😊❤

[@lsdev4229]

Always enjoy learning Norwigian traditions. We are very multicultural here in Atlantic Canada so it is nothing to see different cultural dress here. Nothing wrong with being proud of your culture. Enjoy Paris!🇨🇦🥰Sharon.

[@maryb.spins.a.yarn1]

We have a World Heritage site near where I live in Ohio (USA). Early Native American earth builders and mounds. Congratulations to Norway!

[@MsBlickie]

Thank you for the daily Norwegian Christmas music.

[@MaryaPawl]

My bird feeder gets snowbound, too. So, I remove my window screen and hange a bird feeder on an arm outside the window, where I can just open the window, fill the feeder. In winter I have no mice attracted because the birds keep the feeder empty very quickly! Love your Advent videos, you present so many lovely things to give us ideas!

[@ericadavan6952]

Thank you! I love those Hellebores 💜 beautiful 🤩 I am English and have lived in the US for years - I use baptism and christening interchangeably, I say feel free to use either!

[@jeannewells6747]

❤ your traditions

[@toniprutch8956]

Congratulations to Norway! Enjoy your Paris trip. It's one of my favorite places in the world. Your doll looks lovely in her Christmas outfit. You two are very handsome in your Norwegian costumes. Until next Sunday, have a lovely week. ❤❤❤

[@dgalvao9023]

Traditions are very important. I enjoy hearing about the national and religious traditions of different countries. Thank you for another enjoyable Sunday Advent visit with you.

[@bonniehall3194]

I catching up this Monday morning. Thank you for the update of the easy dock pattern❤

[@blasebaker]

Love your sweaters ❤.

[@bonnieschmidt1821]

I would love to see you in your traditional outfits.

[@tammyselbo132]

Truly enjoyed this video 🎄

[@karenfern4413]

My grandfather told me stories about taking the animals to the sæter with his older brother. On my first visit to Norway, my family took me to the sæter, located near Leksvik. It was wonderful to spend time there remembering my grandfather’s stories.

[@tiateri541]

Born and raised Catholic in the US, have always called it a baptism.

[@marilyn9155]

Glad to see your Christmas prep videos back this year ! I was wondering ..🎄enjoyed the chat immensely ! Lovely sweaters you’re wearing . Lovely, lovely , doll Christmas dress . How elegant ! ❤xx

[@brendatucker35]

I always do my ribbon that way, so much prettier. Enjoyed seeing Arne in the paper! Stay safe in Paris and enjoy the flea markets... ❤❤❤❤❤

[@kittykatsknitplace69]

great catch up while I knit, so interesting thanks for sharing your knowledge hugs

[@lisajahn6839]

The doll's outfit is georgous! I think a lot of people loosely interchangeably use the words baptism and christening.😊

[@janecornell4890]

Lovely sweaters! 🍀🔥🍀 phew only the candles caught fire!!! Yay Carlos! My mom loved Amaryllis. I always bought her one for Christmas. Curling ribbon is popular here too. Some of the ribbons have grooves to make curling. I wish I looked as good as your doll for Christmas! Thanks for sharing your culture. I love hearing your stories. Get busy stitching Arne!!!