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The oldest pleated Christmas heart (from 1873) is preserved at the National Museum of Norway, in Oslo. [2] But it was still some 40 years before the pleated Christmas hearts became more widespread. The oldest depiction of a Christmas tree decorated with pleated hearts dates from 1901 from the Danish manor house Søllestedgaard. [2]
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 first Christmas tree in Copenhagen was lit in Ny Kongensgade in 1811. Christmas trees became popular among the ...
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 ...
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The first Christmas plate was issued by Bing & Grøndahl in 1895. Harald Bing came up with the idea, hoping to develop a series with Danish scenes. Designed by Frans August Hallin (1865–1947), the first plate is titled Bag den Frosne Rude (Behind the Frosted Pane) with a view of some of Copenhagen's landmark buildings at night as seen through the icy windows of Frederiksberg Palace.
Vienna’s Christmas markets trace their roots back to the 13th century, and today they are among the most famed in Europe.Prime among them is the Magic of Advent Market at Rathausplatz, in front ...