The first Danish Christmas beer to be released on a large scale was X-mas from Ceres, which hit the market in 1969.
Think of a color and a tool
It has been proven that if you ask a Dane to name the first color and tool that comes to mind, they will say red and hammer.
How many earthworm species are there in Denmark?
In Denmark, there are around 15 – 16 species of earthworms.
Why are many dragons called worms?
In Old Danish, worm has also had a meaning along the lines of dragon. This is why many mythological creatures are called worms, even though today we would call them dragons.
How many Danes look in each other’s bathroom cabinets?
Around 45% of all Danes look in other people’s bathroom cabinets.
How did pastry originate in Denmark?
Wienerbrød as we know it today was invented in 1850 when some Austrian bakers came to Denmark, they didn’t understand the Danish baking recipes and therefore added some recipes from their home country. One of these recipes was for Plundergebäk, which was later translated into Wienerbrød.
What are truffles called in different cities?
Rum balls are called “truffles” in Central Jutland and in North Jutland they are called “rum balls” while on Mors they go by the name “sputnik”.
When did Danish pastry come to the US?
Danish pastry came to the USA in 1915-1920 after L.C. Klitteng from Læsø wrote a book about it.
Where does the name Brunsviger come from?
Brunsviger (the word is probably derived from the German city of Braunschweig) is especially famous on Funen.
How long has sex education been part of the curriculum?
In Denmark, sex education has been a compulsory part of the primary school curriculum since 1970.
