Birthdays. We all love them, we all hate them. We like to celebrate, but we do not like to age. Or how do you feel about it? In some cultures it is never celebrated, since it has no real value. In others it is celebrated more than anything else. And as you probably know the […]
Browsing Tag: Tradition
7 things about Denmark / Culture / Rite of passage
7 do’s in Denmark
Weeks ago I wrote ‘7 don’ts in Denmark’ to make you aware of what to avoid when living in Denmark. However we also need to be a little more glass-half-full’ish and share the do’s in Denmark so that you know what we actually do like. The following 7 points are also great conversation starters, when […]
7 things about Denmark / Culture
7 ways to integrate in Denmark
You’re an expat living in Denmark, and you’re already considering how long you’re going to stay, before you repatriate, so should you even make the effort to integrate? Yes, the short answer is yes. As most of you know it is difficult to relocate to a new country, maybe not at first, but after a […]
7 things about Denmark / Culture / Danish food
7 Danish foods internationals find strange
You know that feeling of arriving in a new country, and all the impressions overwhelm you; the smell, the view, the people, the temperature, the sound. The hunger soon hits you, and you’re ready to sit down on a sideway café with a cold Carlsberg and a nice Danish lunch, but what it that?? What […]
7 things about Denmark / Culture
7 reasons why we love Queen Margrethe II
It can seem strange to people who haven’t been raised in a monarchy, but for us in Denmark, our royal family is something we are proud of, and these days they are very popular; the most popular royal family in Europe (a title shared with the royal family in Britain). The head of our royal […]
7 things about Denmark / Culture / Danish
7 cultural conflicts when arriving in Denmark
GreetingsYou see a Danish person you kind of know. You wanna say hi. You’re leaning in to give that smooch on the cheek. The Dane gets confused about all that kissing, tries to avoid the obvious awkwardness, but by accident touches the lips. You are now kissing on the lips. The situation is awkward. Really […]
