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An interview with Daniela Hummelgren: Why the PD3 exam may not...

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Tarot cards and curses – Why Danes have turned from secular...

Close-up of tarot cards fanned on a dark wooden table, including The Lovers, resting on a black velvet pouch with purple drawstring tassels

5 Ways to Fully Experience a Danish Fall

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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...

Danish New Year’s Speech: The story behind it!

Every year on December 31st, my family has the same ritual. No matter how busy the kitchen is, no matter who’s chopping vegetables or...