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Christmas trees on Amagertorv in Copenhagen in the winter of 1867–68, illustration from Illustreret Tidende. Until 1770, the Christmas holidays included 2nd day of Christmas and Epiphany on 6 January (celebrated on the eve of 5 January). Afterwards, only 1st and 2nd Christmas Day are holidays, and 6 January is now a celebration day.
The gift-giving nisse that became nissekongen seems to have drawn influences from the American Santa, when American culture began making an impact in Denmark, [6] but rather than outright copying him, local traditions were tweaked, eventually resulting in a Father Christmas-type character with only traces of the original nisse and in some respects indistinguishable from Santa.
Julebukking (Gå julebukk) is a Christmas tradition of Scandinavian origin. [1] Between Christmas and New Year's Day, people wearing face masks and costumes (Julebukkers) would go door to door, where neighbors receiving them attempt to identify who is under the disguise. In one version of Julebukking, people go from door to door singing ...
Danish Christmas songs (5 P) Pages in category "Christmas in Denmark" The following 8 pages are in this category, out of 8 total. This list may not reflect recent ...
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German invasion of Denmark: Danmarks besættelse: Historic date. This was the day when Germany invaded Denmark in World War II. Flags on flagpoles must be at half mast until 12:00, to indicate the mourning, after that it goes to full mast to indicate that Denmark is a free country today. [citation needed] 16 April: Birthday of Queen Margrethe II
Well-dressed children watch toys in the shop window of a department store displaying Christmas decorations on December 11, 1946. AFP - Getty Images F.W. Woolworth Company: 1947
Here, the best photos of the Danish royals through the years. January 2024 Princess Mary and Prince Frederik attend the traditional new year reception, after Queen Margrethe made her shock ...