Christmas in Denmark has interesting stories attached with it. Some people believe that mischievous elf Nisse makes fun during this time. The elf is believed to be in woolen grey clothes with red stockings and white clogs. People leave a bowl of rice pudding for him so that he does not play jokes on them. At the dinner on Christmas Eve people put an almond in rice pudding. Whoever finds almond receives prize. As a custom Danish people give plates biscuits and fruit as presents to their servants.
Danish Parents decorate the trees and the children are not allowed to view the tree before Christmas night. Then on the Eve of Christmas, everyone enjoy dinner around beautifully decorated Christmas Tree. Denmark's Christmas is called Juleaften. Denmark is in festive mood throughout night. Traditional roasted goose, fried pastries, red cabbage, and rice pudding Grod are the highlights of a la carte menu.
Christmas in Denmark dispels the darkness, in Denmark people light more candles as compared to any other part of the earth. Advent calendars in are another feature of Christmas in Denmark. People put Christmas or Advent calendars on first of December and each day before Christmas tiny packages containing small gifts are opened.
Denmark has two Christmas holidays December 25 and December 26. The latter is referred to as Second Christmas Day. Both the days include feasting and merrymaking.
Travour offers you information regarding Christmas in Denmark. Wish you a very happy and prosperous Christmas and a Happy New Year.
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