Many of the Danish traditions and holidays are based around the Christian calender, but there are many traditions that Danes take part in that are shared around the world, including mother's day, valentine's day, and April Fools day.
Other traditions that are unique to Denmark and hold a special place in Danish culture include Denmark's Liberation, Constitution Day, and Christmas.
Other traditions that are unique to Denmark and hold a special place in Danish culture include Denmark's Liberation, Constitution Day, and Christmas.
Liberation Day
Following 5 years of German occupation during WWII, Denmark was liberated on May 5, 1945.
Upon hearing the news on the radio over a BBC broadcast, many Danes lit candles in their windows to celebrate the occasion.
This lighting of candles on May 5th has become an annual tradition in Denmark.
Following 5 years of German occupation during WWII, Denmark was liberated on May 5, 1945.
Upon hearing the news on the radio over a BBC broadcast, many Danes lit candles in their windows to celebrate the occasion.
This lighting of candles on May 5th has become an annual tradition in Denmark.
Constitution Day
Every June 5th is constitution day in Denmark. The Danes celebrate the coming together of the first Danish constitution in 1849.
June 5th is a holiday and is celebrated by popular local festivals and political rallies.
Every June 5th is constitution day in Denmark. The Danes celebrate the coming together of the first Danish constitution in 1849.
June 5th is a holiday and is celebrated by popular local festivals and political rallies.
Christmas (Jul)
Danish Christmas, know as "Jul," is celebrated on December 24th.
Christmas is generally spent with family and friends.
Traditional dinner includes duck, and a special preparation of pork known as flaeskesteg, potatoes, sweet potatoes, gravy, beets, and beer and wine to drink.
After dinner, people gather around the tree and sing Danish Christmas songs while dancing around the tree.
Following this, a Danish version of rice pudding (risalamade) is served. Inside the pudding there is one whole almond and whoever gets the almond must hide it until everyone is done, and they receive a prize once everyone has finished.
Danish Christmas, know as "Jul," is celebrated on December 24th.
Christmas is generally spent with family and friends.
Traditional dinner includes duck, and a special preparation of pork known as flaeskesteg, potatoes, sweet potatoes, gravy, beets, and beer and wine to drink.
After dinner, people gather around the tree and sing Danish Christmas songs while dancing around the tree.
Following this, a Danish version of rice pudding (risalamade) is served. Inside the pudding there is one whole almond and whoever gets the almond must hide it until everyone is done, and they receive a prize once everyone has finished.