Let it Snow in Denmark...

Snow on Christmas Day in Denmark
It’s seldom that Denmark can offer snowy weather on Christmas Day - and according to statistics there has only been a white Christmas 9 times since year 1900. The chance of having a white Christmas in Denmark or Copenhagen is 7%.

The heaviest snowfall at Christmas Time - 1915
The heaviest Snowfall and Winter ever registered in Denmark during the Christmas month of December - was in 1915 - with 3 to 5 meters of snow piles all over the Danish kingdom that blocked streets - roads and railway lines - plus ice covered waters stopping all ferry traffic and fishing vessels around the harbours in Denmark. But the Danes experienced a beautiful snowfall and snow covered landscape on December 24 - and on Christmas Day and Eve.

The lowest temperature in Denmark
The lowest temperature reported in Denmark was -29,0° C - January - 1942 - Ringkøbing - West Jutland.

The highest temperature in Denmark
The highest temperature reported in Denmark was 36,4° C - August - 1975 - Holstebro - Mid-West Jutland.

See: Weather in Denmark

The perfect Christmas tree
It’s a great tradition and a must among the Danes - and for lovers of Christmas traditions as well to use some time in the month of December to find the perfect Christmas tree - whether it's pine - fir or spruce - and a real Christmas green tree is always better than the most artificial of plastic.

The blissful fragrance of Christmas
For some Danes - only a traditional pine or fir will do. Others could care less about looks - opting instead for a tree that will fill the house with the blissful fragrance of Christmas.

Christmas Cut-out Decorations
All around Denmark - and as a special kick-off for celebrating the upcoming Christmas months - at kindergartens - schools - nursing homes - institutions and in every Danish home - all Danes are happily busy preparing and making Christmas cut-out decorations – which has been a great tradition for generations. And the cosy “hyggelig” family gathering and get-together preparations - with a lot of Christmas cookies and other tasty Christmas cakes that are served - while cutting and making Christmas decorations like flags - garlands - paper hearts - Advent wreath plus a lot of other traditional Christmas festoons to decorate walls and the traditional Christmas Tree. Especially children and grownups have quite an enjoyable interval during the Christmas preparation time - while this dark period are lit up by candles around Danish homes - and the lovely Christmas occasion and holidays is an event every Danes is looking forward to every year.

The Indispensable Red and white Pleated Paper Heart (Julehjerter)
The red and white pleated paper heart (julehjerte) and Christmas cut-out decoration that symbolises the colours of the Danish flag - was invented by fairy tale writer Hans Christian Andersen in 1860 - and is a must decoration to hang on the Danish Christmas tree. The traditionally red and white pleated paper hearts are often filled with nuts and cookies and other appetizing goodies - which is eaten up during Christmas time. The red and white pleated heart have since changed paper colours - and are made in numerous other colourful versions together with other coloured paper cuts that is a creative element every upcoming Christmas season to traditionally decorate the festive Christmas tree and celebrated the Danish Christmas traditions.

The Cosy month with Christmas preparations and traditions
It's Christmas time in Copenhagen and Denmark - and the cosiest months of the year are November and December - where the climate in Copenhagen and Denmark starts to be freezing cold - and the first frosty periods begin to have influence on what you are wearing of really warm clothing. November is quite a relaxed month for shopping and for indoor activities - as well as loading up for Christmas preparations - and getting into the right Christmas spirit before December - with all the normal hush and rush to buy food and presents - and the traditional family gatherings with freshly baked Christmas cakes and cookies. It is quite a contrast to visit Copenhagen in November and December then in spring and summer - where all the leaves have nearly left the trees - and the sunny hours are limited to a minimum - while the electrical lights are the dominant illumination of the city.

There will be Christmas Markets all over town with Christmas entertainent and other Christmas activities and events. All the homes in Copenhagen - and even the Queens Palace at Amalienborg has lit up the fireplaces - and turned the various heating systems on to warm up and create a cosy and welcoming atmosphere during the long cold winter. Many Copenhageners - as well as several other Danes feel like hibernating in winter just like bears do - and then wake up again - when spring arrives - loaded with new energy and recharged batteries.

The cold long nights and short days with darkness are sending the message loud and clear - winter is coming - and the big Christmas Tree at the Town Hall Square in Copenhagen will be lit again on the first Sunday of Advent in early December - like it has traditionally been done since 1914 - and to symbolise that Christmas is spreading its magic spell all over town - as well as many of the houses in and around Copenhagen will be decorated with sparkling Christmas lightning. The busy Malls and crowded Shopping Centers in and around Copenhagen will be illuminated with Christmas decorations to create a festive environment for all the active Christmas shoppers.

Cemeteries with Christmas decorations
And Graves in the many landscaped and historical Cemeteries located all over Copenhagen will traditionally be garnished with floral Christmas decorations and fir - and lit up with candles during Christmas time - which is a beautiful scenery and extraordinary experience - and really worth a visit.