{"id":7249,"date":"2014-11-21T11:56:04","date_gmt":"2014-11-21T10:56:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/uniavisen.dk\/?p=7249\/"},"modified":"2017-01-20T22:35:15","modified_gmt":"2017-01-20T22:35:15","slug":"seven-things-to-do-for-christmas-2014-in-copenhagen","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/uniavisen.dk\/en\/seven-things-to-do-for-christmas-2014-in-copenhagen\/","title":{"rendered":"Seven things to do for Christmas 2014 in Copenhagen"},"content":{"rendered":"

Christmas is big, BIG in this city, and Danish traditions, symbols and rituals, are supplemented by hundreds of local public festivals and events. <\/p>\n

So don’t let exams and an empty wallet suck the life out of your Christmas! Go and try out some of these events.<\/p>\n

Here is our selection of what Copenhagen has to offer this December:<\/p>\n

Advanced Christmas Hearts 2014<\/h2>\n

OK I am biased, as I work for the UCPH Alumni which organises this. <\/p>\n

But we are a university, and an intellectual approach to Christmas is of course the best way to kick off the festive season! The annual Advanced Christmas Hearts by UCPH Alumni this Thursday \/ November 27 is open to all UCPH students, international and Danish, and alumni. The event introduces one of the best known \u2013 and ancient \u2013 Danish Christmas traditions. You\u2019re going to learn about its role in Danish society and challenge your motor skills. <\/p>\n

If you don\u2019t have nifty fingers, don\u2019t despair! The highly skilled instructor will guide us through step-by-step tutorials. And of course, there will be lots of time to talk and socialize. You have to be a member of the alumni association, but that\u2019s free of charge. Sign up here for the Christmas Heart event.<\/a>. <\/p>\n

Rita\u2019s Blue Christmas Market<\/h2>\n

Get your fair share of hipsterness every Saturday in December (11 am. to 4 pm.) at Rita\u2019s Blue Christmas Market<\/a>. The venue is the new \u2018it\u2019-place in the harbour area; the \u2018Paper Island\u2019, located just opposite Nyhavn and flanked by The Opera and Trangraven Marina, respectively. <\/p>\n

This Christmas market has its own soundtrack with upcoming DJs playing trendy music and updating the old tradition of buying stuff and eating a lot, which is the core of this concept. However, the food stalls are really nice, so it seems like the perfect way to spend a Saturday. <\/p>\n

The ice rink at Frederiksberg<\/h2>\n

Does it get more Christmassy than skating around in circles with fellow citizens at the Frederiksberg ice rink<\/a>? I\u2019m not sure. Rent a pair of ice skates and swirl around in the air, skate backwards \u2026 or stick to holding your loved one comfortably while circling the ring.<\/p>\n

A UCPH mentor group used this venue as a get together, and you can see pictures of people bumping around on skates here.<\/a> <\/p>\n

Royal Copenhagen\u2019s Christmas Tables<\/h2>\n

Do celebrities have a sense of aesthetics? <\/p>\n

Apparently some do, or else the organisers claim they do, because each year Royal Copenhagen<\/a> invites the public to admire perfect Christmas table settings, which supposedly are the works of hand-picked celebrities. Check out the iconic hand painted china on the tables at the Royal Copenhagen flagship store at Amagertorv. <\/p>\n

The Tivoli Gardens<\/h2>\n

Sure, Tivoli<\/a> is a tourist clich\u00e9. But you got to give it to the theme park designers that they\u2019re pretty convincing. Usually, visiting Tivoli is a summer activity, but now the old garden dress up in an incredible amount of colored light bulbs. <\/p>\n

It\u2019s cold and beautiful. Santa Claus intends to show up, stalls keep visitors warm by selling mulled wine, and there\u2019s a \u2018Nordic Christmas\u2019 theme (meaning real Nordic, not Danish \u2013 think northern Norway\/Sweden\/Finland). <\/p>\n

This year, Central Europe enters the garden with the new concept \u2018Alp Village\u2019. Not sure we can ski, but the after ski ambience with beer and alp songs (yodelling maybe) will cheer up those who impatiently wait for the annual skiing holiday.
\nDecember 13 at 5:30 pm. 100 girls sing in the traditional Santa Lucia procession. <\/p>\n

The Literary Approach<\/h2>\n

Too cold to venture outside? Get ready for the season with Denmark\u2019s number one literary hero: Hans Christian Andersen. His sad fairy tale about a Christmas tree is available online thanks to Visit Denmark. Go straight to page 16<\/a>. <\/p>\n

Christmas Vespers<\/h2>\n

If you\u2019re still here 24 December, and you don\u2019t mind Christianity, you can join the grand Christmas Vespers at Vor Frue Kirke (Our Lady\u2019s Church). The sermon is in Danish, but Copenhagen\u2019s Boy Choir will be there, and they sing like angels.<\/p>\n

It\u2019s local, peaceful and solemn. The vespers takes place 2:30-4 pm. at N\u00f8rregade \/ Frue Plads. Show up at least 45 minutes In advance to get seating. <\/p>\n

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Go and try out some of these events.<\/p>\n<p>Here is our selection of what Copenhagen has to offer this December:<\/p>\n<h2>Advanced Christmas Hearts 2014<\/h2>\n<p>OK I am biased, as I work for the UCPH Alumni which organises this. <\/p>\n<p>But we are a university, and an intellectual approach to Christmas is of course the best way to kick off the festive season! The annual Advanced Christmas Hearts by UCPH Alumni this Thursday \/ November 27 is open to all UCPH students, international and Danish, and alumni. The event introduces one of the best known \u2013 and ancient \u2013 Danish Christmas traditions. You\u2019re going to learn about its role in Danish society and challenge your motor skills. <\/p>\n<p>If you don\u2019t have nifty fingers, don\u2019t despair! The highly skilled instructor will guide us through step-by-step tutorials. And of course, there will be lots of time to talk and socialize. You have to be a member of the alumni association, but that\u2019s free of charge. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.kubulus.dk\/arrangementer\/Sider\/AdvancedChristmasHearts2014.aspx\" target=\"_blank\">Sign up here for the Christmas Heart event.<\/a>. <\/p>\n<h2>Rita\u2019s Blue Christmas Market<\/h2>\n<p>Get your fair share of hipsterness every Saturday in December (11 am. to 4 pm.) at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/events\/798722540189107\/\" target=\"_blank\">Rita\u2019s Blue Christmas Market<\/a>. The venue is the new \u2018it\u2019-place in the harbour area; the \u2018Paper Island\u2019, located just opposite Nyhavn and flanked by The Opera and Trangraven Marina, respectively. <\/p>\n<p>This Christmas market has its own soundtrack with upcoming DJs playing trendy music and updating the old tradition of buying stuff and eating a lot, which is the core of this concept. However, the food stalls are really nice, so it seems like the perfect way to spend a Saturday. <\/p>\n<h2>The ice rink at Frederiksberg<\/h2>\n<p>Does it get more Christmassy than skating around in circles with fellow citizens at the <a href=\"http:\/\/www.visitcopenhagen.com\/copenhagen\/the-ice-rink-at-frederiksberg-runddel-gdk707324\" target=\"_blank\">Frederiksberg ice rink<\/a>? I\u2019m not sure. Rent a pair of ice skates and swirl around in the air, skate backwards \u2026 or stick to holding your loved one comfortably while circling the ring.<\/p>\n<p>A UCPH mentor group <a href=\"http:\/\/universitypost.dk\/gallery\/breaking-ice-science-mentees-go-skating\" target=\"_blank\">used this venue as a get together, and you can see pictures of people bumping around on skates here.<\/a> <\/p>\n<h2>Royal Copenhagen\u2019s Christmas Tables<\/h2>\n<p>Do celebrities have a sense of aesthetics? <\/p>\n<p>Apparently some do, or else the organisers claim they do, because each year <a href=\"http:\/\/www.visitcopenhagen.com\/copenhagen\/royal-copenhagen-christmas-tables-gdk461457\" target=\"_blank\">Royal Copenhagen<\/a> invites the public to admire perfect Christmas table settings, which supposedly are the works of hand-picked celebrities. Check out the iconic hand painted china on the tables at the Royal Copenhagen flagship store at Amagertorv. <\/p>\n<h2>The Tivoli Gardens<\/h2>\n<p>Sure, <a href=\"http:\/\/www.tivoli.dk\/en\/\" target=\"_blank\">Tivoli<\/a> is a tourist clich\u00e9. But you got to give it to the theme park designers that they\u2019re pretty convincing. Usually, visiting Tivoli is a summer activity, but now the old garden dress up in an incredible amount of colored light bulbs. <\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s cold and beautiful. Santa Claus intends to show up, stalls keep visitors warm by selling mulled wine, and there\u2019s a \u2018Nordic Christmas\u2019 theme (meaning real Nordic, not Danish \u2013 think northern Norway\/Sweden\/Finland). <\/p>\n<p>This year, Central Europe enters the garden with the new concept \u2018Alp Village\u2019. Not sure we can ski, but the after ski ambience with beer and alp songs (yodelling maybe) will cheer up those who impatiently wait for the annual skiing holiday.<br \/>\nDecember 13 at 5:30 pm. 100 girls sing in the traditional Santa Lucia procession. <\/p>\n<h2>The Literary Approach<\/h2>\n<p>Too cold to venture outside? Get ready for the season with Denmark\u2019s number one literary hero: Hans Christian Andersen. His sad fairy tale about a Christmas tree is available online thanks to Visit Denmark. <a href=\"http:\/\/www.visitdenmark.com\/sites\/default\/files\/vdk_images\/PDF-and-other-files\/US\/yuletide_in_denmark.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Go straight to page 16<\/a>. <\/p>\n<h2>Christmas Vespers<\/h2>\n<p>If you\u2019re still here 24 December, and you don\u2019t mind Christianity, you can join the grand Christmas Vespers at Vor Frue Kirke (Our Lady\u2019s Church). The sermon is in Danish, but Copenhagen\u2019s Boy Choir will be there, and they sing like angels.<\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s local, peaceful and solemn. The vespers takes place 2:30-4 pm. at N\u00f8rregade \/ Frue Plads. Show up at least 45 minutes In advance to get seating. <\/p>\n<p>universitypost@adm.ku.dk<\/p>\n<p><em>Like us on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/UniversityPost\" target=\"_blank\"> Facebook <\/a> for features, guides and tips on upcoming events. 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