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Denmark's Alleged Empathy Classes: How a Classroom Tradition Became a Global Myth
An internationally circulated story claims that Denmark has mandated empathy instruction since 1993. But the truth looks quite different.
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Denmark's Royal Elephant
Why an elephant became the symbol of Denmark's highest and oldest royal order of knighthood remains unclear to this day. A journey through medieval animal tales, religious interpretations, and royal traditions.
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Two Tombs. A Déjà-vu.
A tour guide in North Jutland discovers surprising similarities between two Renaissance epitaphs from the 16th century—one in her new home Denmark, one in her old home in the Palatinate. An art historical detective story tracing possible connections.
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Hygge - So Much More Than Candlelight
What does hygge really mean? An expat explains the Danish concept beyond candles and wool blankets.
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Sankt Hans, the Evening When All of Denmark Sings
A report about the celebration of Sankt Hans on the beach in Strandby with historical background on the origins and traditions of this Danish festival.
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Leksands kyrkokör - A Swedish Evening in Denmark
A concert by the renowned Swedish choir Leksands kyrkokör in Frederikshavn Church was an evening full of warmth, community, and Scandinavian heartfelt hospitality.
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Liberation Evening
A visit to the Alsang evening at Strandby Church shows how Denmark connects history and present—through music, the Freedom Message, and the symbolic candle in the window.
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"To the Living" - A Hymn for Peace, Freedom, Friendship, and Life
A personal account of the memorial day for April 9, 1940 in Denmark and the significance of reconciliation and friendship between Germany and Denmark. But also Anke's birthday.
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Hygge: Why It's More Than Just Coziness
Hygge ist keine gekaufte Gemütlichkeit, sondern eine bewusste Entscheidung für das Hier und Jetzt. Ein Blick auf die echte nordische Lebensphilosophie jenseits von Kitsch und Kommerz.
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Easter Coziness: Easter in Denmark Isn't a Big Production, and That's Exactly What Makes It Different
Easter in Denmark isn't centered around commercialism, but around community. It's about small traditions like Gækkebreve and sharing a meal together at Påskefrokost.
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26 Months of Silence, Dogs, and a Mega Tsunami: An Evening with Tommy Pedersen
Tommy Pedersen shares stories from his time with the Sirius Patrol in Northeast Greenland - 26 months in the eternal ice, historical conflicts, and today's climate crisis.
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The Rhythm of Old Stories
A personal reflection on my fascination with fairy tales and the story of Faithful Johannes—a continuation of a classic by the Brothers Grimm.