One of my colleagues invited our class to her place in Copenhagen for a chance to eat Danish Christmas treats and to go to Tivoli for their Christmas market last weekend. Tivoli is the second oldest amusement park in the world and a nice place to people watch, enjoy the impeccable decorations/landscaping, eat good food and chance your life (for those so inclined to go on amusement park rides in a place that dates back to the early/mid 1800's). Walking around Copenhagen and in Tivoli made me feel so Christmasy. This is the European Christmas I imagined. Everyone seemed so happy, the lights gave warmth to every street and Christmas tree ornaments and decorations were sold in little shops that sent off hints of cloves, cinnamon and nutmeg. I love Christmas in Denmark!
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| The streets are crowded with everyone out Christmas shopping |
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| 4 pm - pitch black outside, but we are happy to be in Copenhagen so the smiles abound |
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| Tivoli all lit up |
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| Even the Weeping Willow was strewn with lights |
And, to confirm Christmas is lovely in Denmark, the New York Times even wrote a piece:
Denmark Where Joy Is Always In Season
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