Summary: Advent in Denmark | The Scandinavian Christmastime cuisine | Scandinavian Christmas traditions | Vaniljekranse Christmas biscuits (Denmark) | The non-drinkers’ guide to Danish Christmas parties | Christmas traditions in Finland | Christmas traditions in Iceland | ‘The Nordic Mum’ podcast
It is December and the days in Denmark are getting shorter and darker: a good excuse to partake in a bit of hygge
The Scandinavian Christmastime cuisine
Here follow some highlights of the main Christmastime dishes one can expect to find in Scandinavia
Scandinavian Christmas traditions
The region of Scandinavia, comprising Norway, Sweden and Denmark, shares its cultural traditions, and even the word for Christmas, “Jul”, is the same in all three languages
Vaniljekranse Christmas biscuits (Denmark)
Vaniljekranse (‘vanilla wreaths’) Christmas biscuits with butter are a very traditional Christmastime Danish recipe
The non-drinkers’ guide to Danish Christmas parties’
Drinking is common in Denmark at holiday time. But what if you’re a non drinker, or a light drinker?
Christmas traditions in Finland
Finland is a little more unconventional than their Scandinavian neighbours therefore the Finnish “Joulu” has its own distinct charm
Christmas traditions in Iceland
Iceland is probably the most intense in its passion for ‘Jólin’ (Christmas), among the Nordic countries
‘The Nordic Mum’ podcast: ’25 Day of Christmas – Day 1′
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