Name: Fastelavn in Denmark
Start: 20210214T00:00:00+00:00
End: 20210215T00:00:00+00:00
Location: PLACE

About Fastelavn

How long until Fastelavn?

This holiday next takes place in 80 days.

Dates of Fastelavn

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.

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