What to send home for Christmas?
This year you may be sending your gifts for family and friends. But what to buy ? You want something that travels easily, is lightweight, …
Denmark closes down for Christmas
Other than a few open eateries the Danish cities come to a standstill from December 24 to 26 and again on the 31 December and …
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 of you are planning your Christmas gift shopping. If …
An expat’s Danish Christmas experience: “Such an important family event”
Bettina Schmidbauer is German and married to a Dane. In this interview she shares her experiences with the Danish Christmas and her family’s Christmas traditions. …
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 …
Finding the Perfect Christmas Tree
Danish Christmas traditions are a plenty: the lighting of the Advent wreath or the burning of dated candles, every day, counting down to the 24 …
Sunday 29 November 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 …
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 …
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 …
Looking for a few books to read over the Christmas break?
Even if it may not be the most obvious way to get to know a country, it is one of the best: through its writers …