Fastelavn, a Carnival tradition in Northern Europe, arrives every year in late winter, bringing with it cream-filled buns, bakery windows stacked high, and a small sense of celebration at a time when spring still feels far away.

After exploring the most iconic Danish concepts in part one — from hygge to flæskesteg — this next chapter delves into more abstract...

a cultural guide to the Danish soul If you asked Danes the question “Hvad er typisk dansk?”, you would get as many answers as there are...

celebrations in Sweden Valborgsaften (in German Walpurgisnacht ) is the evening before May 1st , which is Valborg Day . The name refers...

The approaching feast of St. Martin, celebrated on November 11, is a day of feasting, charity events, and community gatherings in many...

In the summer, when the days grow longer and the sun lingers in the sky, Scandinavia bursts into a grand celebration, known as Midsummer...

Danish high school students graduate in June and there are many traditions associated with graduation. The students and their...