Out with the yuletide, in with jul
The holiday season is an especially sentimental time of the year, and if you’re miles from home, nostalgia can be a cruel reminder of home—of …
To bake or to buy? Baking your own Æbleskiver
Maybe you are one for the ready to eat version of this delightful sweet afternoon treat. However, making your own is extremely gratifying as our …
Going Christmas shopping? Don’t forget your BYTTEMÆRKE!
It’s that time of the year when homes, shops and streets are beautifully decorated; and many are planning their Christmas gift shopping. Don’t forget your …
Gløgg – take the shortcut or make your own from scratch
On a cold winter day, a glass of hot glögg to warm you up is great. If you think Danes only make it from scratch …
Sunday 1 December is the first of four advent Sundays – is your wreath ready?
If you are new to this Christmas tradition find a few TIPS on how to make your own wreath. By Bente D. Knudsen An important …
Finding the Perfect Christmas Tree
Danish Christmas traditions are plentiful: the lighting of the Advent wreath or the burning of dated candles every day counting down to the 24th of …
It’s Yuletide sweater time again – is yours ready?
It’s beginning to look (and feel) a lot like sweater weather in Denmark, pretty much everywhere you go…not that we’re complaining. Did you know that …
Tivoli’s Snow Queen – A spellbinding and dramatic ballet
Put up for the third time in Tivoli, the ballet is a delightful and mesmerizing performance with great music, dancing and acting. The article continues …
Delightful Christmas market 11 and 12 November
If you live in the Copenhagen area, and would like to visit one of the annual Christmas markets outside of Copenhagen, the one which takes …
Out and About: Spending Christmas and New Year in Copenhagen and Denmark
Christmas Eve and the Christmas days are special in Denmark – everything (nearly) closes down and finding eateries that are open, and shops to buy …