Halloween in Denmark: A survival guide for the international community

In the last years, a staple in American and British family life has been introduced to a whole new generation of Danish younglings. Yet, the old Celtic holiday is not an official holiday in the Danish calendar: kids go to school, students attend university, and adults go to work, as is the case on November 1st

Photo: Photo: Hasse Ferrold

Photo: Hasse Ferrold

Christoffer Friis Christensen

Oct 31, 2024

The spookiest of seasons is once again upon us, and the Danes are slowly gearing up for Halloween. In malls and supermarkets, countless jack-o-lanterns have made their appearance, spiderwebs are dangling from overhead lights, and skeletons hide behind every corner. However, the relationship between the Danes and Halloween is more complicated than one might think. […]

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