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Christmas in Denmark

- "The Festival of the Hearts"

Christmas in Denmark Danes love Christmas and "The Festival of the Hearts" as it is called is more eventful in Denmark than any other holiday associated with traditions. Read more about the Danish Christmas traditions Food is a very central part of Danish Christmas and there is lots of it all of December. Danish Christmas dishes recipes Christmas has arrived, we all celebrate it, but only few of us know the real reason why. Why Danes celebrate Christmas? Denmark's first Christmas tree. Read the story about Denmark's first Christmas tree Read the "true" story about Santa Claus... About Santa Claus Every year Denmark has a Christmas seal made. Read more about the Christmas seal The arrival of the Danish Christmas beer is celebrated every year. Read more about christmas beer in Denmark
		Danish Christmas markets Go shopping and enjoy the magical Christmassy atmosphere at a Danish Christmas market. Go to Odense and experience Hans Christian Andersen Christmas Market Experience traditional Danish Christmas in The Old Town (Den Gamle By) in Aarhus. In Aalborg, Christmas begins 29 November when Santa Claus arrives from Greenland. This marks the opening of Aalborg's Chrismas market. Christmas market in Aalborg If in Copenhagen during December, a visit to the Christmarket is an absolutely must. You will feel warm even on a cold day! Christmas in Tivoli
		Many People think that Danish winters are cold and snowy. Does Denmark get white Christmases?

Please note! Christmas holidays

24-26 December and 1 January are public holidays in Denmark and all shops and work places are closed.

Moreover, most shops and work places are closed on 24 and 31 December.

Please note that in Denmark the main celebration is on Christmas Eve, 24 December, and not on Christmas Day.

Christmas in Denmark

Christmas in Denmark

Danish Christmas markets

Please note! Christmas holidays