Sankt Hans: Hygge and Burning Witches

*Bam! Bam! Bam!* "Are those fireworks I hear? What the.." I'm quickly assured by every Dane that there's nothing to worry about. Its just the fireworks going off as a huge bonfire lights up a straw witch (which has fireworks in her head), meanwhile everyone sings and watches the pretend…

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Easter like no other country: How to Celebrate Easter like a Dane

Oh Easter. A time of reflection and celebrating the resurrection of Jesus... right? Not so much in Denmark. Overall, Denmark is not a very religious country and only 10% of Danes equate Easter with any religious affiliation. Despite this, Denmark takes their Easter very seriously. Well.. they take advantage of…

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