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Christmas in Denmark
In Denmark most people go to a Church Service on Christmas Eve about 4pm to hear the Christmas Story. When they get home the main Christmas meal is eaten between 6pm and 8pm. It's served on a beautifully decorated table. Most people, after dinner, dance around the Christmas Tree before they open their presents.
Most families have a 'ris á la mande' (a special kind of rice pudding, made of milk, rice, vanilla, almonds and whipped cream) for dessert. All but one of the almonds are chopped into pieces. The person who finds the whole almond gets a present.
On Christmas day people meet with their family and have a big lunch together with danish open-faced sandwiches on rye-bread.
In Denmark, children believe that their presents are brought by the 'Julemanden' (which means 'Christmas Man'). He looks very similar to Santa Claus and also travels with a sleigh and reindeer. He lives in Greenland, likes rice pudding and is helped by 'nisser' which are like elves.
In Danish Happy/Merry Christmas is 'Glædelig Jul'. Happy/Merry Christmas in lots more languages.
Some people in Denmark give and receive extra Advent presents on the four Sundays of Advent.
Christmas Parties are held from 1st November to 24th December where a good time is has by all.
Thank you to Kasper Havtorn for his help in giving me information on Christmas in Denmark!