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
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Fastelavn
When is Fastelavn? Fastelavn is celebrated on the Sunday or Monday that falls 7 weeks before Easter. In 2021 the date for Fastelavn will be Sunday the 14th of February. It's celebrated the most at schools or kindergardens and it's typically an event that takes up the whole day. What is Fastelavn and why do … Continue reading Fastelavn
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