December 16, 2015 Although the real nedtælling (countdown) to jul (Christmas) began weeks ago, last Sunday’s Luciadagen (St. Lucia Day) procession really inspired the holiday spirit in me! Not that I was lacking, but these treasured holiday traditions I hold dear are consistently acknowledged each year as if I am a barn (child) once again! With just…
DetailsDecember 9, 2015 With the end of 2015 drawing near it is only fitting that a bit of time is spent discussing what makes the holiday season so magical. Aside from beloved traditions, the wondrous spirit of giving and the coziness of it all, I believe it also affords us the opportunity to do…
DetailsDecember 3, 2015 I had a wonderful Thanksgiving with the family and I hope you did as well! Hopefully you stayed injury-free if you ventured out for Black Friday. Although I have to say that I am really loving the emphasis on Small Business Saturday and Giving Tuesday this year. It is really heartwarming to…
DetailsIn Danish tusind tak translates to ‘a thousand thanks’ and although Denmark doesn’t celebrate Thanksgiving in the American sense, what everyone around the world has in common is that we all give thanks. After all, as Henry David Thoreau did so eloquently state, “I am grateful for what I am and have. My Thanksgiving is…
DetailsNovember 18, 2015 Is it just me, or does it seem as if the holidays start earlier and earlier each year? I mean, I saw lights and decorations going up and heard holiday music playing before I even had time to throw out my Halloween græskar (pumpkins) this season! However, I can’t complain because…
DetailsNovember 12, 2015 Hygge season is officially upon us, and although I have mentioned this Danish concept previously I just can’t help but revisit it here since we are really settling into the throws of it now. Hygge is something that is not easily translatable into words. It is more of a feeling and…
DetailsNovember 5, 2015 When I was a young girl one of the most wonderful parts about visiting my Mormor was when she opened her beautiful curio cabinet and let me play with all of her most fragile dishes. Not only did I feel a tremendous amount of excitement that she allowed me to use…
DetailsOctober 28, 2015 Houses are decorated, jack-o-lanterns are carved, costumes have been selected and kids can hardly wait to stuff themselves full of loads and loads of sugar this Saturday. Halloween has certainly increased in popularity and, some would say, become much more commercialized over the past 50 years. However, many would be surprised…
DetailsOctober 21, 2015 No matter where you are from, what language you speak or what your beliefs, there are certain behaviors and qualities that are universal. For instance, laughter is uplifting, singing and dancing are moving, and empathy is inspiring. In other words, no matter where you go in the world happiness and kindness…
DetailsOctober 14, 2015 This weekend Mormor got to spend a little time with her oldebørn great-grandchildren. The ones old enough to attend school were off on Monday so we stopped by The Danish Home. They always love these visits with their Mor Elise, as they call her (or ‘Mo’ for the ones just learning!),…
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