https://feeds.thelocal.com/ Read the latest news and views from Denmark in English en-us news@thelocal.com (TheLocal) webmaster@thelocal.com (TheLocal) TheLocal RSS Feed While the holiday season in Denmark can last for a long time, the same cannot be said for Christmas trees. After the festive season ends, there are several ways to dispose of your Christmas tree responsibly. https://www.thelocal.dk/20231228/how-to-dispose-of-christmas-trees-in-denmark Thu, 28 Dec 2023 13:16:37 +0100 how-to-dispose-of-christmas-trees-in-denmark Almost one in four people in Denmark who received a Christmas present this year are likely to exchange at least one gift. https://www.thelocal.dk/20241227/why-do-danes-exchange-so-many-of-their-christmas-presents Fri, 27 Dec 2024 11:59:21 +0100 why-do-danes-exchange-so-many-of-their-christmas-presents Today’s word comes bearing Christmas cheer. https://www.thelocal.dk/20221223/danish-word-of-the-day-julemanden Fri, 23 Dec 2022 13:36:46 +0100 danish-word-of-the-day-julemanden You won't find many turkeys on Christmas dinner tables in Denmark, where roast duck, goose and pork are the traditional choices for the meat course. Here's why. https://www.thelocal.dk/20171221/why-do-danes-eat-duck-and-pork-for-christmas Thu, 21 Dec 2017 18:05:04 +0100 why-do-danes-eat-duck-and-pork-for-christmas Christmas is celebrated on December 24th in Denmark, with present exchanging happening late in the day. Here's all you need to know about a Danish Christmas. https://www.thelocal.dk/20221219/how-do-danes-celebrate-on-christmas-eve Mon, 19 Dec 2022 15:51:02 +0100 how-do-danes-celebrate-on-christmas-eve It's not Christmas in Denmark without gløgg, the spiced drink served warm that definitely isn’t mulled wine. So what is it and why is it a crucial part of Danish Christmas? https://www.thelocal.dk/20251223/glogg-what-is-denmarks-favourite-christmas-tipple Tue, 23 Dec 2025 13:30:58 +0100 glogg-what-is-denmarks-favourite-christmas-tipple Spellbinding Christmas markets offering up a cosy atmosphere, handmade gifts, and an authentic experience are available all over Denmark. https://www.thelocal.dk/20241108/ten-of-denmarks-best-and-most-loved-christmas-markets Fri, 08 Nov 2024 14:59:40 +0100 ten-of-denmarks-best-and-most-loved-christmas-markets Every year in Denmark, on December 13th, you may see a procession of girls dressed in white, holding candles. This is the tradition of Saint Lucia Day, which is celebrated in kindergartens, schools and churches across Denmark. https://www.thelocal.dk/20221209/explained-how-denmark-celebrates-saint-lucia-day Fri, 09 Dec 2022 15:52:34 +0100 explained-how-denmark-celebrates-saint-lucia-day Danes are big on Christmas. What can you do to embrace the Christmas spirit like a Dane? https://www.thelocal.dk/20231121/julehygge-how-to-get-into-the-christmas-spirit-like-a-dane Tue, 21 Nov 2023 14:00:33 +0100 julehygge-how-to-get-into-the-christmas-spirit-like-a-dane There are a surprising number of unwritten rules when it comes to greeting people throughout the Christmas season. So when should you say 'god jul', and what do you say after Christmas but before New Year? https://www.thelocal.dk/20241217/when-do-you-start-saying-merry-christmas-in-denmark Tue, 17 Dec 2024 18:55:27 +0100 when-do-you-start-saying-merry-christmas-in-denmark Advent calendars in Denmark come in all shapes, sizes and formats. https://www.thelocal.dk/20221206/danish-word-of-the-day-julekalender Tue, 06 Dec 2022 18:18:12 +0100 danish-word-of-the-day-julekalender The tradition of lighting candles during Advent in the Nordics has a rich history that stretches back centuries. https://www.thelocal.dk/20231201/why-do-the-nordic-countries-have-the-tradition-of-lighting-candles-on-each-sunday-of-advent Fri, 01 Dec 2023 11:29:22 +0100 why-do-the-nordic-countries-have-the-tradition-of-lighting-candles-on-each-sunday-of-advent By taking strategic annual leave in Denmark at Christmas this year you can get 12 days off work in a row, despite only using up three days of your annual allowance. https://www.thelocal.dk/20241118/how-to-get-12-days-off-in-denmark-this-christmas Mon, 18 Nov 2024 12:39:57 +0100 how-to-get-12-days-off-in-denmark-this-christmas Growing up in Denmark has made Christmas a magical time in my childhood memories. Here are five Danish customs I look back on fondly. https://www.thelocal.dk/20191223/my-five-favourite-danish-childhood-christmas-memories Mon, 23 Dec 2019 14:56:43 +0100 my-five-favourite-danish-childhood-christmas-memories The shortest day of the year has come and gone, and Denmark is heading towards a bit more daylight. https://www.thelocal.dk/20211222/brighter-days-are-on-the-way-in-denmark-after-winter-solstice Wed, 22 Dec 2021 12:19:39 +0100 brighter-days-are-on-the-way-in-denmark-after-winter-solstice A white Christmas may increasingly become a nostalgic memory in Denmark as the Northern Hemisphere sees ever fewer snowy winter days due to climate change, with Europe warming quickest, a report warned on Tuesday. https://www.thelocal.dk/20241217/danish-white-christmas-dreams-dashed-as-europes-winters-heat-up Tue, 17 Dec 2024 08:46:32 +0100 danish-white-christmas-dreams-dashed-as-europes-winters-heat-up Danish postal service PostNord has published a list of dates by which customers should send Christmas cards, letters and parcels if they want to be sure that shipments arrive by Christmas Eve. https://www.thelocal.dk/20241211/what-are-the-deadlines-for-sending-mail-in-denmark-in-time-for-christmas Wed, 11 Dec 2024 16:17:53 +0100 what-are-the-deadlines-for-sending-mail-in-denmark-in-time-for-christmas The festive season can be difficult for people living abroad far away from their loved ones back home, but we've put together a few gift ideas for staying close to friends and family. https://www.thelocal.dk/20241207/11-christmas-gift-ideas-to-stay-connected-with-friends-and-family-back-home Sat, 07 Dec 2024 09:52:27 +0100 11-christmas-gift-ideas-to-stay-connected-with-friends-and-family-back-home Denmark’s popular payment app MobilePay has launched a new feature which allows you to make your Christmas list (or any wish list) available to fellow users. https://www.thelocal.dk/20241106/how-to-put-your-christmas-wishes-on-denmarks-mobilepay-app Wed, 06 Nov 2024 13:34:45 +0100 how-to-put-your-christmas-wishes-on-denmarks-mobilepay-app A famous Christmas decoration which was recently put up for sale in Aarhus could now be saved with the city set to appoint a new mayor. https://www.thelocal.dk/20241024/incoming-mayor-promises-to-save-aarhus-starry-christmas-sky Thu, 24 Oct 2024 16:05:52 +0200 incoming-mayor-promises-to-save-aarhus-starry-christmas-sky