Puzzle Description:

According to Wikipedia, we do have some kind of prom, but it has nothing to do with graduation, more lik a social event for the entire school. To celebrate the end of the last year, we are russ. We wear an overal and a special hat in a color according to our line of study (This one is a r�druss, studying General studies, Media or Dance and music), and party, drink, give away cards to kids and collect knots in our hat. In my region we also wear white coats with a huge painting on the back, and smal drawings, quotes and grettings from friends on the rest. The celebration lasts from 1st of May to 17th of May, two national holidays. Wikipedia knows more, altough the traditions vary from nregion to region, and everything is not true for everyone. I don't know if this is acepted as an entry, as it' not from a prom, but as it is our equalient, I hope it is.

#1: Kristen Vognild (kristen) on May 11, 2012 [SPOILER]

Yes, it counts! That's very interesting. :)

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Russ

not your decision K
I love it Syla....thanks for your entry.

I also think this is interesting! Where are you from, Syla? I am from Iowa. I'm just curious where this is done.

Sigh...I just read the title...Norway, of course! I elect to not see the titles when I solve lol.

Yes, Syla, this is a valid entry. Your puzzle is a fun little solve. I enjoy unique images, and I think this one has never been done before. :-) Thanks for introducing us to a new end-of-the-school-year tradition. It's very interesting.

A few links I found for those who would like to see pix and read more about 'Russ:

Photos: http://tomter.net/projects/

Good general description: http://themoose.no/2011/06/08/the-russ-way/

More of an R-rated description: http://www.sabotagetimes.com/life/the-norwegian-way/

Trailer for the movie: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BGcqSrSp0RA

I must say that most Russ are not as bad as it may seem. Most just consentrate on the mock exams and test, and party only a few times. There are also many nonesex knots, like folowing a person for ten minutes or having a finger in the ear for an hour in class.
Where I live we dont have russecars or russebusses, and therfore save a lot of money.

Images of the Russefrakk (white painted coat): http://www.nrk.no/nyheter/distrikt/nrk_trondelag/1.8084555

Tusen takk Syla!

guess WE all agree..thx for entry

This is the most interesting puzzle I've ever done on WebPBN. The topic is very unusual and highlights the universal appeal of this site to folks from everywhere.

Thank you for making the puzzle, and good luck in the contest!

Remember Tom, I *am* the Empress. We do indeed agree. ;)

I bow very seldom girl....but dat dress could intice

Cute.

Thank you everyone for all the nice comments :D

Good puzzle and I enjoyed learning something new

Never heard of this tradition. It was very interesting!

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