In Southern Jutland and on the island of Ærø, it’s common to fill apple slices with prune mash.
When was the first Christmas tree in Denmark?
In Denmark, the first Christmas tree probably dates back to 1808, when Countess Wilhelmine of Holsteinborg Estate near Skælskør lit candles on a fir tree during the Christmas season.
When was the first Lucia parade?
In Denmark, the first Lucia procession was in Scala during the occupation.
Who invented crawly gnomes?
It was the Danish Santa Claus artist Frederik Bramming who, in 1947, came up with the idea of calling clipboard sheets with little cardboard gnomes “kravlenisser”.
How long is the border between Germany and Denmark
The land border between Denmark and Germany is 67.7 km long.
How many chocolate frogs are sold in Denmark?
In Denmark, 24.5 million chocolate frogs are sold annually (including export). (1994)
What does trante eggs mean?
In some parts of Denmark, eggs (Trante eggs) are rolled, believed to come from Germany.
When do they sing for eggs in Denmark?
In several places in Denmark in the 1800s, it was customary for poor children in particular to go from farm to farm with a basket at Easter time. Then they “sang for eggs” at the doors.
What country do Easter letters come from?
A gækkebrev is a specifically Danish tradition from Easter.
