Celebrating New Year’s Eve in Denmark for the first time? Wondering what New Year’s Eve traditions Danes have? (because it is Denmark and you know they’ll have traditions). Here’s what you need to throw an authentic Danish New Year’s Eve party and celebrate like a Dane: 1. A television that airs DR for: The Queen’s … Continue reading 7 Must-Haves for an Authentic Danish New Year’s Eve Party
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Merry Christmas!
We hope you are all ready for the holidays and that you will have a great time with family and friends 🙂 Remember, that many shops are closed during Christmas 24-26 December, so do your Christmas shopping before the 24th of December. Wish to know more about Christmas in Denmark? Read our blog post where … Continue reading Merry Christmas!
Santa Lucia
Every year on December 13th this day is celebrated in schools and kindergartens, churches and elderly homes all over Denmark. It is a tradition that celebrates the life of Santa Lucia. Traditionally, a young girl is chosen to portray the saint. She wears a crown of candles at the front of a procession in which … Continue reading Santa Lucia
Arken Museum
Are you an art lover? Most people know Louisiana the famous art gallery in Humlebæk and the many great museums in Copenhagen, however my favorite is Arken in Ishøj! This museum - just 25 min. from Copenhagen - is truly spectacular and worth a visit! If you go on a nice day, you will surely also appreciate … Continue reading Arken Museum
Constitution Day – Grundlovsdag
On 5 of June we celebrate the first Danish Constitution (Danish: Grundlovsdag). We celebrate both the Constitution of 1849 and the updated constitution of 1953, as they were both signed on this date. The Danish Constitution of 1849 was signed by Frederik the VII and established Denmark as a constitutional monarchy. From 1660 until 1849 … Continue reading Constitution Day – Grundlovsdag
Labor Day and Holidays in May-June
The months of May and June are filled with public and non-public holidays. This post will provide you with the overview of them all! If you're looking for a full year overview, don't forget that you can always check out our post on Annual Holidays in Denmark in 2020. May 1: International Worker's Day / Labor … Continue reading Labor Day and Holidays in May-June
Stor Bededag – How to Celebrate it Like a Dane
On Friday the 5th of May 2023 we celebrate the Danish national holy day Store Bededag, Great Prayer Day. Great Prayer Day is always be celebrated on the fourth Friday after Easter Sunday. It will be the last celebration of Great Prayer Day since the government has decided to abolish this day as a public … Continue reading Stor Bededag – How to Celebrate it Like a Dane
Easter 2018
Easter is upon us once again and that means it's time for an updated Easter blog post! Last year we did a post on the Danish Easter traditions and we definitely encourage that you read that if you're curious about how the Danes celebrate Easter. The Danish public schools will go on holiday Friday the … Continue reading Easter 2018
Danish City to Visit: Aarhus
Aarhus is the second-largest city in Denmark, and, in my opinion, one of the coziest cities in Denmark. It’s always such a treat to go to Aarhus. I first went to Aarhus in 2015 with my friend from Canada. And since my boyfriend’s mother lives in Aarhus, he and I visit the city every 3 … Continue reading Danish City to Visit: Aarhus
(Need a) Winter Break 2018 (?)
It's no secret that the past few months in Denmark have been quite dark and grey. February is the last month of winter and Copenhagen offers many great events that will help shake off the darkness and prepare ourselves for brighter days. The Danish schools will be closed in week 7 or 8 and that also … Continue reading (Need a) Winter Break 2018 (?)
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