Holidays in Denmark

Denmark is an amazing country! Despite the tiny size, it has so much interesting, fascinating, meaningful. Local residents are famous for their hospitality and expect that tourists will respect the history and traditions of the state with due respect. Denmark was glorified by Andersen, who lived in the town of Odense , and even though many years have passed since then, it seems that time has stopped here. Holidays in Denmark will amaze you with its scope, fun, atmosphere. Do not miss the chance to get a powerful charge of positive emotions.

The most popular church holidays

Every year on December 24, the entire Catholic world celebrates Christmas Eve , Denmark is no exception. Morning begins with the opening of the children's last window in the Christmas calendar. The central channels of Danish television broadcast special festive broadcasts, cartoons, concerts. This event is expected by both children and adults. Traditional on this day is considered compulsory visiting the church and the graves of deceased relatives.

The most favorite national holiday in Denmark is Christmas , which is celebrated throughout December. At this time, the main streets of major cities, such as, for example, Copenhagen and Billund , are decorated with various garlands and colored lights of street illumination, also solemnly in the homes of the Danes. There is a tradition of daily lighting candles in the house, which counts the days left before Christmas. This holiday is celebrated in the family circle, at a table full of food and, of course, gifts.

No less interesting is the celebration of Easter in Denmark. This holiday has no specific date and can be held on one of the Sundays from March 22 to April 25. At this time, all the churches in the country are united by reading the Holy Scripture, this tradition distinguishes the Danish church from other Catholic cathedrals of the world - in them evangelical plots often have a dramaturgic, theatrical character and form part of the divine service. Easter is celebrated for several days, which include: Palm Sunday, Pure Thursday, Good Friday, Easter Sunday, Easter Monday.

It is widely celebrated in Denmark Maslenitsa , which is always celebrated before the Great Lent. Initially, the feast was intended primarily for adults who are deeply religious people. But over time Pancake week turned into a children's holiday, which is accompanied by fun games, rich tables, beautifully decorated house. There is a custom in the Sad Sunday to dress up and walk around the houses, begging for coins.

Public holidays

Every year on May 1, it is celebrated in Denmark as the International Workers' Day. This day is a weekend and demonstrations, rallies, concerts are held all over the country.

Every year on May 5, the Day of the liberation of Denmark from the fascist invaders is celebrated. On this day of 1945, a joyful message was heard about the newfound freedom, and many residents of the state lit candles in their windows in memory of those who died on the battlefields. Tradition persists in modern Danish society.

June 5 is celebrated the day of the Danish Constitution , which was approved in June 1849. All regions of the country participate in political rallies in nature. After the concerts are held, fairs are organized. This day is considered a weekend in Denmark.

January 1, Denmark celebrates the New Year . This holiday is accompanied by noisy carnivals, a lot of crackers and fireworks and the Queen's television address to the subjects. Midnight is marked by the fight of the clock of the Copenhagen Town Hall, the ringing of glasses with champagne, eating of national cuisine , in particular the traditional kransekage pie, and many gifts.

Famous Danish Festivals

Denmark is famous for its numerous festivals, which highlight the significant cultural events of the country. Let's talk about them. In early March, Copenhagen receives guests and participants of the prestigious International Film Festival. In summer, in Denmark, there are several important events at once, one of them is St. Hans' day, when the whole country is plunged into grandiose festivities. At the same time, the Roskilde Festival is taking place , bringing together music lovers who come from all the countries of northern Europe. Also in these days is the no less popular Viking Festival, which is especially respected by the residents of Frederikssun, Ribe, Aarhus, Hobro, Aalborg and Trelleborg, organizing "Viking fairs", "horse trades" in the cities.

Many cultural events take place in the Danish capital - the city of Copenhagen. The first ten days of July are dedicated to the festival of jazz in Denmark, and the end of July and the beginning of August are entirely devoted to the Summer Festival of Copenhagen. August is especially rich in music festivals, annually at this time the rock festival and festival "Golden Days" are held, which demonstrates novelties of jazz, "soul" and folk music. Also it is accompanied by exhibitions, poetic evenings and theatrical productions. At this time there is a special influx of tourists, but do not worry: there are a lot of beautiful hotels in the city where you can stay.