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“Small steps. Real connection”: Author and coach Mariola Kajkowska on how...

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Happy With Denmark, Not Happy In Denmark

Silhouettes of a group of people seen from behind, raising their arms and waving small Danish flags against a warm, cloudy sunset sky

Why Denmark Became Europe’s Go-To Wedding Destination

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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...

Why Denmark’s Christmas Is a Month, Not a Day

If you’ve moved to Denmark, you might feel like Christmas starts early and never really stops. It’s a busy month. And sometimes it can...

How International Traditions Have Shaped Christmas in Denmark

“It’s the most wonderful time of the year”... If you have already heard these words with a melody in the streets, it means Christmas...