Denmark's Holiday Traditions and Religion During Christmas

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  1. 3. woven paper hearts
  2. 8. Sermons that focus on the religious significance of Christmas.
  3. 9. 70-75% of Danes support this religion
  4. 13. fried Christmas pastries
  5. 17. Angel choir, often depicted or performed during Christmas.
  6. 19. mulled wine
  7. 24. hellige familie The Holy Family, consisting of Jesus, Mary, and Joseph.
  8. 25. Immanuel, a name for Jesus meaning "God with us."
  9. 26. Danish roast pork dish, key part in Julefrokost
  10. 27. Communion served during Christmas services.
  11. 28. traditional, hearty Danish pork sausage
  12. 31. Marzipan ring cake
  13. 33. meatballs served in Julefrokost
  14. 36. Scenes that reacted Jesus’s birth, often during Christmas in Denmark.
  15. 38. Christmas card
  16. 42. Lutheran Church over 75% of Danes attend
  17. 43. Specific Christmas devotionals held in Danish churches
  18. 44. Grace, a central Christian concept celebrated during Christmas.
  19. 45. Licorice
  20. 47. The Christmas message, focusing on peace and goodwill.
  21. 48. The Holy Trinity, a central Christian doctrine celebrated during Christmas.
  22. 50. Church space, decorated specifically for Christmas.
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  1. 1. over Bethlehem The Star of Bethlehem, guiding the wise men.
  2. 2. Christmas Gospel
  3. 4. The Savior, a common title for Jesus during Christmas.
  4. 5. Readings of the Christmas Gospel during church services.
  5. 6. the main traditional Danish lunch
  6. 7. Spirituality, deepened during the Christmas season.
  7. 10. Twisted doughnut
  8. 11. Love, celebrated as the essence of God's gift to humanity.
  9. 12. alcoholic drink widely consumed in Julefrokost
  10. 14. The High Mass, a central worship service on Christmas Day.
  11. 15. kartofler Caramelized potato
  12. 16. Christmas sweets
  13. 18. nærvær God's presence, felt strongly during Christmas.
  14. 20. paper cone ornament
  15. 21. Danish National Church
  16. 22. Christmas card
  17. 23. Danish dessert with cold rice pudding
  18. 29. Cakes
  19. 30. Christmas prayer, expressing gratitude and hope.
  20. 32. Torchlight procession
  21. 34. Icelandic yogurt
  22. 35. traditional game played with dice similar to white elephant
  23. 37. climbing elf decoration
  24. 39. Postej A traditional, highly popular liver pâté
  25. 40. Forgiveness, offered through Jesus' birth and sacrifice.
  26. 41. Blessing, given by the priest at the end of the service.
  27. 46. Horseradish
  28. 49. fødsel Christ's birth, the central event of Christmas.