Sally Due Sperling will be the new hostess at Danhostel Esbjerg on January 1, 2020. She will replace Marianne and Børge Bull who will say goodbye after 23 wonderful years as hosts at Danhostel Esbjerg. Sally is not a stranger to Danhostel as she is the current hostess at Danhostel Kolding and will say goodbye at the end of 2019.
Denmark and the Christmas Spirit
Shopping, Sightseeing, "Hygge" - What more can you ask for when you visit Denmark?
During November-December, the weather in Denmark gets cold and the skies darken, so the Christmas season is a special time for Danes. The lights, anticipation of being together and the opportunity to shop are welcomed by all. Christmas is traditionally celebrated on December 24, not December 25 as is done in many other countries, so the festive Christmas spirit is unique to Denmark. The expression, “hygge” is used for all occasions when people get together and have fun, but it is especially appropriate at this time of the year. Duck is eaten for Christmas dinner with rice pudding for dessert, and Danes light the Christmas tree and dance around it while they sing Christmas carols.
There are Christmas markets all over Denmark with lots of Christmas goodies including special foods such as mulled wine, roasted almonds and special cookies. Many Danes and visitors look forward to this time of the year because they get the opportunity to buy gifts for family and friends. One of the biggest Christmas markets is held in Copenhagen at Tivoli, the Amusement Park. This year they will feature a Scandinavian-Russian theme. Many other markets can be found in other areas and cities. Outdoor skating rinks in various locations in the big cities around Denmark are also popular this time of the year.
Danhostel Esbjerg has a New Hostess
School Camps at Danhostel for more than 20 Years
For more than 20 years, Marie Kruses School in Farum has held yearly school camps at Danhostel Ribe. Teacher, Anders Krarup, celebrates the fact that he has been to all 20 school camps.