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==Online Resources== | ==Online Resources== | ||
*'''[[Norway Feast Day Calendars|Norway Feast Day Calendars]]''' | *'''[[Norway Feast Day Calendars|Norway Feast Day Calendars]]''' | ||
**See also [[Genealogical Feast Day Calendars]] | |||
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*'''Julian Calendar Discrepancy:''' Over time, the Julian calendar's slight inaccuracy caused dates to drift from the actual seasons. This discrepancy created pressure for reform, a challenge faced by many European countries.<ref>"Gregorian Calendar." Encyclopædia Britannica, accessed December 14, 2023, https://www.britannica.com/science/Gregorian-calendar.</ref> | *'''Julian Calendar Discrepancy:''' Over time, the Julian calendar's slight inaccuracy caused dates to drift from the actual seasons. This discrepancy created pressure for reform, a challenge faced by many European countries.<ref>"Gregorian Calendar." Encyclopædia Britannica, accessed December 14, 2023, https://www.britannica.com/science/Gregorian-calendar.</ref> | ||
=== | ===Adopting the Gregorian Calendar (18th Century)=== | ||
*'''Adoption of the Gregorian Calendar (1700):''' Recognizing the need for accuracy, Denmark (which ruled Norway at the time) adopted the Gregorian calendar in 1700. Norway followed suit, adjusting by omitting 11 days from February. Sunday, 18 February 1700, was followed by Monday, 1 March 1700. | *'''Adoption of the Gregorian Calendar (1700):''' Recognizing the need for accuracy, Denmark (which ruled Norway at the time) adopted the Gregorian calendar in 1700. Norway followed suit, adjusting by omitting 11 days from February. Sunday, 18 February 1700, was followed by Monday, 1 March 1700. | ||
*'''Challenges and Reluctance:''' While the Gregorian system offered greater accuracy, its adoption wasn't universally welcomed. Rural regions, particularly those with strong traditional ties, often resisted the change, clinging to older methods for years. Over time, Norway's calendar evolved, incorporating new holidays and observances while refining existing ones. Today, the country uses a standardized version of the Gregorian calendar, similar to most of the world. | *'''Challenges and Reluctance:''' While the Gregorian system offered greater accuracy, its adoption wasn't universally welcomed. Rural regions, particularly those with strong traditional ties, often resisted the change, clinging to older methods for years. Over time, Norway's calendar evolved, incorporating new holidays and observances while refining existing ones. Today, the country uses a standardized version of the Gregorian calendar, similar to most of the world. | ||
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