What’s in a name? Apparently a lot if your baby is born in Denmark.

If you are new to Denmark, you may be surprised to learn that all babies born in Denmark must be given a name from a …

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With all the wind – do you know how cold it is for your skin when you go outside?

Denmark is windy, the modern wind chill factor developed by DMI can help you evaluate just how cold the wind feels on your skin. The …

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“Are you taking your vitamin D”?

In Denmark, the cold season can be a real challenge. Not only are the dark months hard to get through; the lack of sun may …

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Season of running noses, coughs and fever

It is that time of the year again when we are exposed to a great deal of infections of various kind. Children and young children …

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The Royal Stables and the Mounted Guard Hussar Squadron

More than a museum and with the support of Queen Margrethe, the 325 year-old Royal Stables and the Mounted Guard Hussar Squadron, Gardehussarregimentets Hesteeksorte, are …

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The short and dark days ahead may zap all your energy – what to do?

Seasonal affective disorder (SAD), also called winter depression, is not uncommon, especially the further north you get. Find our best tips on what you can …

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Danish HYGGE – even Danes don’t realise that, surprisingly, it is not about the candles

Put candles on the table, in the windowsill, and a couple elsewhere in your room. Buy candy, snacks, wine or beer, invite some friends, and …

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Gear up for the cold and rainy season

Autumn  and winter means rain, wind and much colder temperatures. Being prepared for it with the right rain gear is essential. By Inger Stokkink and …

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CHILDREN’S CLOTHES – How to dress your preschool child during the cold months

Sunshine, rain, lots of wind, even the occasional storm and then sunshine again. The Danish autumn and winter weather can be tricky. The article continues …

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Potato holiday coming up – are you going somewhere? What a lucky potato you are!

Did any Dane ever say this to you and you thought they had gone mad? Well, it’s one of those expressions you can’t translate. In …

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