Danebod: A Tradition Of Strength And Spirit

Authors

Ann Svendsen

Keywords

Celebration, Annual, Freedom

Abstract

The Danes have always expressed their joys by having

festivals. Fastelavns (Fest before Lent) is celebrated on

Shrove Tuesday . The Fifth of June, a traditional celebration,

remembers the day Denmark got its first constitution and

became a democracy. America's patriotism and freedom are

celebrated on the Fourth of July. The bounties of agriculture

are celebrated with the annual Harvest Festival. Christmas is

celebrated not only in the majesty and solemnity of a candlelight

church service but by dancing around a huge tree when

the children also recieve bags of candy, apples and nuts,

and gifts.

Recommended Citation

Svendsen, Ann (1998) "Danebod: A Tradition Of Strength And Spirit," The Bridge: Vol. 22: No. 2, Article 9.
Available at: https://scholarsarchive.byu.edu/thebridge/vol22/iss2/9