Traditions In Denmark

How much do Americans really know about Denmark? In Denmark, great attention is paid to traditions and festivals, though without great ceremony. Many Danish traditions are based around the Christian calendar, with Christmas, Easter and St. John’s Eve (at the end of June) being some of the most important and typically spent together with family.

Other important celebrations include the carnival “Fastelavn” in February, New Year and Great Prayer Day, which was established to combine several traditional holidays into one day. There are also May Day (Labour Day) and April Fool’s Day, where Danes tease each other with pranks and outlandish stories. In recent years, Danes have also started to embrace both Valentine´s Day and Halloween.

14 february - valentine's day

In the early 1990s, the Danes began to celebrate Valentine’s Day as the great day of love, inspired by the American custom. It is especially the young and people in love who use the day as an occasion to show their love for each other. Hearts made of flowers, chocolate, pasta or cake are just a few examples of the available options.

1 April - April fool's Day

As in many other countries, the Danes also tease each other with fictitious stories etc on 1 April. The tradition, which dates back to the 17th century, has also been adopted by the big mass media and on 1 April newspaper readers and television viewers must therefore be particularly alert.

May - Mother's day

In Denmark, Mother’s Day is celebrated on the second Sunday in May. Since 1929, it has been a widespread custom to please one’s mother with for instance a bunch of flowers. The custom, which originally had a social purpose, comes from the USA.

5 May - Denmark's Liberation 

After having been occupied by Germany since 9 April 1940, Denmark became free again on 5 May 1945. When the liberation was announced in the 8.30pm BBC broadcast on 4 May 1945, many Danes spontaneously placed lit candles in their windows. This became a custom that is still kept up by many Danes.

5 June - Constitution Day 

5 June is the anniversary of the coming in force of the first Danish Constitution, the June Constitution of 1849. The day, which in many places is a full or half holiday, is celebrated around the country with political rallies, which especially formerly were in the nature of popular festivals, for instance on the popular nature spots Himmelbjerget and Skamlingsbanken in Jutland. It is also Father’s Day, which was introduced from the USA in 1935.

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Ohio Bank Pays Off Moms Student Loan Dept For Christmas

One lucky woman in Ohio just received her student loan dept paid off by surprise by an Ohio Bank. A 30-year-old nurse and single mother was given the surprise of her life when a bank paid of the rest of her student loans just before the holidays. Now that's a Christmas gift to remember.

On Wednesday, Jasmin Ford thought she was just participating in a documentary about student loans; little did she know, her $150,000 student loan debt was about to be lifted off her shoulders.

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Ford was the first in her family to graduate from college and eventually received a Master’s degree in nursing years later. However, with no financial help from family, she was forced to take out massive student loans just to cover tuition, food, rent, and other necessities.

“I could not foresee when I’d be able to pay it off,” Ford said of her debt. “I just knew this was going to be a part of my life as long as I was alive unless there was some significant change, which -- wow.”

Ford’s surprise was made possible by Fifth Third Bank, which selected her to be in a documentary on student loan debt.  On the day of the big gift, Ford just thought the film crew was coming back to shoot some additional video. Then they revealed her student loan debt was gone.

“I still can’t find the words,” Ford said Thursday. “I’m off work again today and I’m just sort of pacing around and restless because I know my life is going to change.”

Ford said life will also change for her son, Caleb. Previously, Ford worked two jobs almost every day of the week. Now, she can’t wait to pull back on work and spend more time with her family.

“I just imagine being able to spend more time physically with my family, not having to hustle, having mental freedom and with that, some spiritual freedom,” she said. “I can open myself to more experiences, opportunities and just be able to sit and be with my thoughts and be able to pursue what it is I came to do.”

“His life will be totally different,” she added. “I’m so happy and so proud that I’m able to offer that to him more than anything else because he deserves it.”

New Christian Louboutin Sandals

+Christian Louboutin Shoes releases their high heel sandals just in time for the holidays. The red-soled bright Christian Louboutin Highness Sandals are available for $6,395. All women of fashion should have these on their must have list.

50 Cent Gives Huge Donation To Jamacia

50 Cent & "G-Unity" Donate Over 500 Turkeys in Jamaica, Queens For Thanksgiving. 50 Cent gives away lots of food for the holidays in his old neighborhood. The rapper has a big following in Jamaica. He performed at Heineken Heatwave Concert at Constant Spring Golf Club in St Andrew, in 2003. He was rated the fifth richest figure in American hip hop in 2014, with an estimated net value of US$140 million.

Mariah Carey's House VS Nicki Minaj's House

 

In this round of Celebrity Match Up, we give you the best homes from Mariah Carey and Nicki Minaj.

Mariah Carey launches her own cookie brand

 Mariah’s Cookies is set to launch on Friday, Dec. 4 online, offering boxes of a dozen or a half-dozen cookies in 30 major American markets.

For the holiday season, the delivery-only brand is selling a Holiday Hits Box, which includes gingerbread, white chocolate cranberry and pumpkin varieties. Other assortments include the Chocolatey Treats Box, the Pumpkin Box and the Gingerbread Box, according to a news release.

Once the yuletide season wraps, Carey plans to offer other varieties. The baked goods will be available to order via delivery apps including Grubhub, DoorDash, Postmates, UberEats and Seamless. 

Michael Jackson Kids Share Photo For Christmas

Michael Jackson‘s three kids — Paris Jackson, 19, Blanket Jackson, 15, and Prince Jackson, 20 — came together on Monday to celebrate Christmas.

New Puma Suede Classics

I fell in love with these the moment I saw them. The new +Puma Shoes are iced red with a low top design. I love everything about the shoe and can't wait until I get my pair. I don't know what the price tag on them are, but i'm sure everyone will have these on there must have list for the holidays.

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Top 5 Stores To Shop For Kim Kardashian Perfume Under $25

Kim Kardahsian has been a star since she stepped out on the big screen. In 2009, Kim Kardashian launched a perfume line with her signature fragrance, called Kim Kardashian.

Kim Kardashian is a new fragrance brand. The earliest edition was created in 2009 and the newest is from 2014. The nose who worked on the fragrances is Claude Dir. The Kim Kardashian fragrance screams femininity and sexuality with its romantic white floral fragrance, centered on tuberose and gardenia, followed by hints of fruit and spice.

So if you enjoy Kim Kardashian on TV, then i'm sure your going to love having her in your home. See the best stores below to purchase your favorite Kim Kardashian perfume for the holidays.

$10 Holiday Music Submissions

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We are now accepting submission to our affiliated sites for only $10. This will be going on throughout the holidays so be sure to order your section today!

Top 5 Stores To Purchase Beyonce Perfume Under $20

It's time for the holidays and everyone is looking for that right Christmas gift to place under the tree as a gift. Designer Beyonce has 14 perfumes for customers to choose from. Her latest release in 2016 is part of her heat collection, Beyonce Heat Seduction. All of her fragrances are Eau de Parfum and very economical.

Below, we have listed the Top 5 best stores to find Beyonce perfumes for $20 or less. We hope you enjoy shopping through these links and find the best store that fits your needs.

How Own Zone Headphones Is Changing The Game

Now these headphone are great for studio sections for groups and multiple artist. Own Zone are wireless, noise-canceling headphones that will connect to virtually any TV, so you can listen as loud as you want without bothering anyone who's nearby.

Own Zone certainly appears to be able to deliver on its main claim thanks to its wireless functionality and customizable volume control, but the real question becomes how well it can do so compared to the competition.

I got these headphones to connect to my home studio and it did well. In compliance with that, I order a couple more so I can have multiple connections. Own Zone is a must have even for kids. This comes just in time for the holidays.

Vegan Eggnog Cheesecake

A cheesecake is on the must have list for the holidays. We've included the ingredients and instructions for preparations.

Ingredients

1 12.3-ounce package extra firm light silken tofu

1 8-ounce package Tofutti Better than Cream Cheese

3/4 cup sugar

1/2 cup vegan eggnog (see note)

2 tablespoons lemon juice

2 1/2 tablespoons brandy or rum

1/2 teaspoon vanilla

1/2 teaspoon freshly ground nutmeg, packed

3 tablespoons cornstarch

1 prepared graham cracker or oatmeal cookie crust

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 350 F. Drain the tofu and put it and the Tofutti cream cheese into your food processor. Blend until smooth. Add the sugar and eggnog, and process again until sugar is dissolved, about 3 minutes. Add the remaining ingredients (except crust) and process until completely smooth, about 3 more minutes. Pour into the pie crust and bake in the middle of the oven for about 55 minutes (do not allow to brown). Filling will be slightly jiggly, not completely set until chilled.

Remove from oven and allow to cool. Refrigerate until completely chilled (the longer, the better). Serve sprinkled with additional grated nutmeg.

Note:

You may use vanilla soymilk instead of eggnog. Just increase the brandy to 3 tablespoons and the nutmeg to 1 teaspoon and add an additional two teaspoons of sugar.

Preparation time: 10 minute(s) | Cooking time: 55 minute(s)

Number of servings (yield): 8

Makes 8 slices. Each slice contains:

-filling only, no crust: 234 Calories (kcal); 7g Total Fat; (28% calories from fat); 4g Protein; 36g Carbohydrate; 0mg Cholesterol; 191mg Sodium; trace Fiber-with Fat-Free Oatmeal Cookie Crust: 323 Calories (kcal); 8g Total Fat; (21% calories from fat); 6g Protein; 56g Carbohydrate; 0mg Cholesterol; 301mg Sodium; 2g Fiber-with Keebler Graham Crust: 345 Calories (kcal); 12g Total Fat; (33% calories from fat); 5g Protein; 50g Carbohydrate; 0mg Cholesterol; 308mg Sodium; trace Fiber. These estimates use Vitasoy Holly Nog. Cheesecake made with other soy nog or soymilk will differ.

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Lil Pump Disses Eminem, Royce da 5'9" Responds

 

The holidays typically signal a time of spreading peace and joy, but Lil Pump is once again throwing all respectability and common sense out the window to stir up some end-of-year beef with Eminem. 

For some reason, the young Florida rapper decided to go after Slim Shady in a new Instagram video. On Christmas Eve, no less. 

"F*ck Eminem, you is lame as hell, ain't nobody listening to your old ass,” the 20-year-old ranted. "You lame as f*ck, b*tch! I woke up on bullshit today, I'm back on my f*ck shit."

Why Is Smoking Marijuana More Dangerous Than Drinking Beer?

Lets forget about this being a topic! Why is beer in every store used as big money profits, while marijuana is pushing to fight for something legal. Drinking beer is far more dangerous in various ways than smoking weed.

Drinking beer has holidays such as St. Patrick's Day, and Octoberfest. Marijuana comes with 4/20. In my observation, drinking beer has caused more bar fights, drunk driving deaths, and abuse on children. smoking marijuana seems to calm the nerves and open a third eye for some.

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The question of whether alcohol or marijuana is worse for health is being debated once again. Each substance has different effects on the body.

In 2017, it was rated that more than 30,000 Americans died from alcohol-induced causes in 2014. There have been zero documented deaths from marijuana use. Drinking beer is more harmful for the brain than using marijuana.

Yo Gotti Gifts His Mother $100K And Diamond Chain For Christmas

 

Yo Gotti has made the holidays extra special for his family this year, with gifts that included multiple Birkin bags for girlfriend Angela Simmons and a $100,000 check for his mother on Instagram, he gave his followers a tour of his lavishly decorated home and a glimpse into his Christmas day gathering with Simmons and his extended family.

Which Female Superstar Has the Best Beach Body?

 

Now that summer is out and the winter holidays are here, let's take time to reflect on all the toned-up beach bodies this year we all encountered. Celebrities put their best bikinis — and boardshorts — forward this summer as they sunned, swam and swanned around hot spots from South Beach to St. Barts.

But while celebs such as J.Lo and Halle Berry basked in beach glory, others committed fashion crimes in paradise like Mariah Carey and so on. Between their envy-inducing abs and super-toned stems, these celebrities are bringing the heat.

Kid Ink – Ready 4 War

Listen to +Kid Ink as he releases new music titled "Ready for War". Kid Ink drops a Christmas freebie called 'Ready 4 War'. Kid Ink reaches into his vault and hits the front lines on his loosie for the holidays. His album Full Speed drops February 3.

Will Columbus Day To Be Replaced With Indigenous Peoples Day?

 

Indigenous Peoples Day would replace Columbus Day in Maryland if a bill in the General Assembly is passed this legislative session.

At a hearing on Thursday, members of different advocacy groups testified for and against the bill, which would take effect on Oct. 1, 2021.

Columbus Day is celebrated on the second Monday of October. The bill, SB0421 and its cross-file, HB0157, would replace references in state education, commercial law, financial institutions and general provisions.

Rihanna's 'Reb'l Fleur Love Always' Makes The Perfect Holiday Gift

'Reb'l Fleur Love Always' is made to portray the power, sexappeal and mystery that Rihanna exudes. Rihanna's Reb'l Fleur Love Always Perfume just might be the perfectly balanced scent you've been on the hunt for.

If you looking for that perfect stocking stuffier for Christmas, then look no further. This variation is a little richer and a little sexier in comparison, though sweet notes of vanilla and coconut dominate the scent.

Reb'l Fleur is the best selling perfumes from Rihanna and for good reason, it smells wonderful. Reb'l Fleur Love Always is a new perfume by Rihanna for women and was released in 2018.

So if your looking for that right store to get the best bang for your buck, then have a look at the stores we listed below! We dug up great deals that carry up to 80% off. Be safe while shopping online and enjoy! Happy Holidays..

Ashley Stewart

 Special Offer: Now 40% Off! When you purchase the 4.2 FL.OZ. size bottle at Ashley Stewart (CLICK HERE)

Burlington

 Get the 4-Piece Gift Set in 3.4 oz for just $25 when you shop with Burlington (CLICK HERE)

Ebay

 Order the 3 Piece Gift Set EDP, Lotion & Shower Gel for $22 with free shipping included on Ebay (CLICK HERE)

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