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Last activity 13 December 2012 by sctld

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trini dude

I have seen a few ppl in stavanger walking with plastic jugs in their hand. What is the reason?

sctld

Was this today?  It might have something to do with the Lucia celebrations: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Saint_Lucy%27s_Day#Norway

trini dude

Thank you for the info.
It was yesterday, the 12 th

dmcart13

I wonder if this is the plastic jugs which people collecting money for charity use? Those look like mugs. The Salvation Army perhaps?

David

sctld

I think David's on the money here - collection tins à la Norway.

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