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Dates of Fastelavn

2023 Denmark Sunday, February 19thFastelavn

2022 Denmark Sunday, February 27thFastelavn

2021 Denmark Sunday, February 14thFastelavn

2020 Denmark Sunday, February 23rdFastelavn

2019 Denmark Sunday, March 3rdFastelavn

Summary

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Diminished version of the catholic Carnival. On the following day, Fastelavnsmandag, children go to school dressed up in costume and go door-to-door for candy and sweets. A popular baked good associated with the day is Fastelavnsbolle (lit. Fastelavns bun), a round sweet roll usually covered with icing and filled with cream.