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Between Self-Hatred and Show Business: Where Is Our Pride at the ESC? Culture

Between Self-Hatred and Show Business: Where Is Our Pride at the ESC?

A commentary on the ESC pre-selection show: criticism of the moderation and how we handle German identity.

March 1, 2026 2 min read
On Valentine's Day at the Danish Eurovision Song Contest Pre-selection Culture

On Valentine's Day at the Danish Eurovision Song Contest Pre-selection

An unforgettable evening at the Danish pre-selection for the Eurovision Song Contest 2026 in Frederikshavn.

February 15, 2026 2 min read
Fastelavn in Denmark - When Pirates Storm the Village Hall Culture

Fastelavn in Denmark - When Pirates Storm the Village Hall

Fastelavn is Denmark's answer to Carnival - a family-friendly tradition full of hygge, where pirates raid the village hall and children cheer as they smash the barrel.

February 15, 2026 4 min read
A Little Lyrical Surprise at Year's End Culture

A Little Lyrical Surprise at Year's End

An unexpected recognition for a poetry text in a competition by Klausur Verlag — a moment that shows it's worth taking the risk to step outside your comfort zone.

February 9, 2026 3 min read
A New Land, a New Life, New Traditions Culture

A New Land, a New Life, New Traditions

What Christmas feels like in Denmark: From festive church services to traditional foods and Christmas coziness in the north.

December 26, 2025 3 min read
Song and Heart: Anne Linnet Culture

Song and Heart: Anne Linnet

A concert in Sæby Church becomes an unforgettable experience: Anne Linnet gives her audience an evening full of warmth, honesty, and shared moments.

December 22, 2025 2 min read
Light in the Darkness - Singing Through the Danish Winter Culture

Light in the Darkness - Singing Through the Danish Winter

Yesterday, a wonderful but also very exhausting week came to an end. On the third Sunday of Advent, our choir gave our final concert of the season in a beautifully tiny church in the village of Hulsig.

December 15, 2025 2 min read
Lucia Festival - Light in the Danish Winter Culture

Lucia Festival - Light in the Danish Winter

The Lucia Festival is a custom with Christian roots that is particularly widespread in Sweden, but is also celebrated in Denmark. December 13th is considered the day of light in the middle of winter.

December 14, 2025 3 min read
All My Love on St. Nicholas Day Culture

All My Love on St. Nicholas Day

A humorous story about Sarah, who gets pursued by "Jingle Bells" in a shopping mall on St. Nicholas Day—until an absurd twist.

December 6, 2025 7 min read
An Evening Full of Magic: Lis Sørensen in Aalborg Culture

An Evening Full of Magic: Lis Sørensen in Aalborg

An unforgettable concert evening with the legendary Danish artist Lis Sørensen at Musikkens Hus in Aalborg - an experience filled with emotions and magical moments.

November 8, 2025 2 min read
No, I wasn't in Sweden! Culture

No, I wasn't in Sweden!

A spontaneous day in Skagen with jazz brunch, music, and unforgettable discoveries at the Assistens Cemetery.

September 27, 2025 3 min read
100 Years of the Swedish Seamen's Church in Skagen - An Unforgettable Anniversary Culture

100 Years of the Swedish Seamen's Church in Skagen - An Unforgettable Anniversary

This year we're celebrating a very special milestone: 100 years of the Swedish Seamen's Church in Skagen! An event that reflects not only the history of the town, but also the deep connection between Denmark and Sweden.

September 14, 2025 3 min read