Key Danish vocabulary for holidays, traditions, and social customs, with brief notes on greetings, hospitality, and gift-giving etiquette. Front: the Danish word or phrase. Back: English meaning and brief cultural note.
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- Julefest
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Christmas celebration. The major holiday lasting through December with family gatherings, festive meals, and decorations.- Juleaften
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Christmas Eve. The most important day for gift-giving and family dinner, celebrated on December 24th.- Nytårsaften
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New Year's Eve. Celebrated with parties, fireworks, and toasts at midnight on December 31st.- Påske
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Easter. Spring holiday marked by family gatherings, chocolate eggs, and traditional meals.- Sankt Hans Aften
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Midsummer Eve on June 23rd. Celebrated with bonfires and traditional songs throughout the country.- Grundlovsdag
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Constitution Day on June 5th. Commemorates Denmark's 1849 constitution with flags and family outings.- Æbleskiver
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Round, puffy Danish pancakes. Traditionally eaten at Christmas with jam and powdered sugar.- Risalamande
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Rice pudding dessert with a whole almond hidden inside. Whoever finds the almond wins a prize at Christmas dinner.- Gløgg
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Mulled wine with spices, raisins, and almonds. Served warm at Christmas markets and family celebrations.- Kransekage
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Towering cake made of almond rings stacked in decreasing sizes. Traditional dessert for celebrations and New Year.- Brændevin
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Aquavit, a Scandinavian spirit with caraway flavor. Served as a shot at holiday meals and celebrations.- Julekalender
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Advent calendar with 24 doors, one for each day leading to Christmas. Children open one each day.- Julemand
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Father Christmas or Santa Claus. Arrives on Christmas Eve to deliver gifts to children.- Goddag
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Good day, formal greeting used in professional and formal settings. Literally 'good day'.- Hej
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Hi, casual and friendly greeting used among friends and acquaintances.
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