# Scandinavian television advent calendar productions

> Developing situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/scandinavian-television-advent-calendar-productions
> Updated: 2026-11-01T06:00:00.000Z. Sources: 6. Developments: 2.

Norwegian broadcaster NRK announced the return of its Christmas calendar series, “24-stjerners julekalender,” following a one year hiatus. Hosted by Markus Neby, the competition involves 24 celebrities participating in daily Christmas themed challenges to win the title of “year’s Christmas star.”

In Denmark, TV2 Nord announced a new original fiction series titled “Jagten på julen” (The Hunt for Christmas). The six part production features historical figures, including King Harald Blåtand, Bishop Stygge Krumpen, and painter Marie Krøyer, interacting with the modern world through a reality show format. The series aims to explore the intersection of history and contemporary issues such as artificial intelligence and fake news.

## Timeline

### 2026-11-01: TV2 Nord to launch historical advent calendar series

TV2 Nord will premiere ‘Jagten på julen’ on November 29, a six-part advent calendar series featuring historical figures in a modern reality show format.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/tv2-nord-to-launch-historical-advent-calendar-series

### 2026-10-30: NRK announces participants for 24-stjerners julekalender

NRK’s Christmas calendar series, “24-stjerners julekalender,” returns this December with 24 celebrities competing in daily challenges for the title of “year’s Christmas star.”

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/nrk-announces-participants-for-24-stjerners-julekalender

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