1."The Dannish humor" is largely based on irony, which takes a while for foreigners like me to grasp what a Dane actually wants to say each time irony is spontaneously used - things like "what a lovely weather we are having today" while snow storm was whirling outside the window.
2.Danes keep the world record of the amount of alcohol consumption per person. Danes do drink a lot, considering what a small country it is and how small the population is.
3.Danes love their country. They have a certain pride about being a Dane; no need to be taught to be patriotic and they naturally are. Danes are believed to be not modest at all, but they may not say to you that they feel really good about themselves. They just keep the pride in theri heart. :) That's why I don't really feel that Danes are proud and arrogant; instead they are very polite and friendly toward foreigners - willing to help if I need to find my way to somewhere.
4. Danes love lighting candles in their homes. Candles, music, a couple of good friends and a nice meal make a perfect "hygge". "Hygge" is a Danish phenomenon/ a Danish way of life. "Hygge" may be best translated as "being cozy": good food, good chatting, good atmosphere. Danes just know very well how to enjoy life.
5. Dannish design is fantastic. The most well-know Danish brands are "Royal Copenhagen" (porcelain) and "Georg Jensen"(silver articles and designs). All the Danish homes that I've been to are, with no exceptions, decoreated with good taste (antique furniture, candle holders, lamps or modern IKEA style, etc.) This somehow reveals that the quality of life here.
5. Dannish design is fantastic. The most well-know Danish brands are "Royal Copenhagen" (porcelain) and "Georg Jensen"(silver articles and designs). All the Danish homes that I've been to are, with no exceptions, decoreated with good taste (antique furniture, candle holders, lamps or modern IKEA style, etc.) This somehow reveals that the quality of life here.
6. Spring is coming! Copenhagen has been sunny for four days on end now (one week ago it was incessantly snowy or cloudy). Snow may disappear very soon and green life is coming to be. Spring is said to be the most beautiful season of Copenhgaen and everywhere is green. So I'm really looking forward to the warm weather and the liveliness of spring. :)
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