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Beer, Bedlam, and Belonging: The World of Denmark’s Graduate Trucks

Young women in white student caps celebrate on a green-railed graduation truck decorated with Danish flags and balloons, cheering and holding drinks as they ride through town
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Serving with Dignity: What Café Paraplyen Tells Us About Giving Back in Denmark

When you turn down Nyelandsvej in Frederiksberg and walk into Café Paraplyen, you immediately feel a sense of comfort. Red-and-white checkered tablecloths cover the...

Christmas Around Denmark: Quirky and Region-Specific Traditions

I’ve lived in a few European cities, and from my experience, Denmark is one of the earliest countries to start  Christmas decorations and celebrations...

15 Danish TV Series to Cozy Up With This Holiday Season

With Legenden (The Asset in English) taking top spot amongst Netflix viewers around the world in week 44, Danish TV is making waves on...

Between Nisser and Panettone

Christmas in Denmark doesn’t announce itself loudly. It doesn’t rush in. It arrives slowly, almost cautiously. One extra candle in a window. Then another. Suddenly, it’s...

Help, I’m an International in Denmark at Christmas! What Can I Do?!

Be alone! This was the summary of responses I got when I posted this question about ‘What to do when I’m alone over Christmas’ in...