Viking facts about the time we call Christmas: Jól, or as we know it today, Christmas was one of the most important celebrations for the Vikings. ✨ The Norwegian word for Christmas, Jul, comes from the old Viking term Jól or Jólablót ✨ Just like us, the Vikings dressed up for big occasions. Archaeological finds show they wore large, colourful jewellery for special feasts, including the Jól celebration ✨ And just like today, the feast was all about friends, family — and plenty of good food and dr