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Candles and Hygge
Denmark 101 with Alex Berger
English - May 14, 2018 16:00 - 5 minutes - 6.52 MB - ★★★★ - 17 ratingsPlaces & Travel Society & Culture Education danes danish denmark lifestyle scandinavia danishculture danmark scandinavian studyabroad Homepage Download Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts Overcast Castro Pocket Casts RSS feed
Hygge? You bet, but don't forget your candles! In today's episode I dive into the differences between how Americans deal with and view candles (especially southwesterners like myself from warmer regions) and how Danes view and use candles. Five years in, I've got to admit the Danes have won me over completely and I'm now decidedly on #teamcandle and loving the warmth and charm they offer. Though, we're still going to have to agree to disagree on how to use aromatic candles.
If you're Danish hopefully you'll find this series interesting, a bit informative, and not too outlandishly offensive.
If you're a foreigner coming to Denmark, I hope this helps you build upon observations and insights the rest of us had to find out the hard way.
Topics that will be covered include the Danish approach to nudity, how to make Danish friends, how to meet Danes, Danish manners, and even a look at Janteloven.
Stay tuned for future updates - this is just the beginning!
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