Christmas in Denmark
is a lengthy affair as the Danes celebrate Christmas Eve on 24 th December and the celebrations are continued on 25 th and on 26 th December as well.The customs of
Christmas in Denmark
dates a long way back. In the middle ages the Danes were Christianized and the Nordic and Christian customs intermingled in the cities. The custom of lighting candles evolved in the cities and till today Christmas is celebrated as the festival of candles. In the countryside Christmas was associated with superstitions.Christmas in Denmark is a family festival, when the entire family gathers around the Christmas tree. On this day the Danes have a mouthwatering dinner of goose and dance around the Christmas tree. Some of the families even visit the church. It is also a day when the Danes keep fast. Special sweets are prepared in several houses and often, the employer arrange the Christmas lunch.
Kid's Christmas Calendar - Each child maintains a Christmas Calendar. The first day of the calendar is the first day of the Christmas month that is first of December. Some calendars have windows filled with sweets and some have pictures.
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