Friday night, we went to Aalborg to visit a small Christmas village they have set up near the shopping district. There is a skating rink, some small rides, and small huts set up that are selling various things. Santa Claus is usually walking around visiting too. It was cold, but I think maybe we are forgetting how bad winters can be. Its about -5 degrees celsius, which is about 23 degrees fahrenheit. That's a typical winter day back in Iowa, but that is really cold for here.
We bundled the kids up, but Brad and I were wishing we had warmer clothers on. We were freezing, but Broderick didn't want to leave.
Broderick was very excited to see Julemand (Santa). When we saw him, we told Broderick to go say hi to him. So Broderick, although 30 feet away,
whispers hi. Sudden shyness. Ummm ... you may need to get a little closer and talk just a little louder. He got over his shyness quickly and was more than happy to have Santa hold him and talk to him.
We stopped at one of the little huts to get some fresh waffles, aebleskiver, and some warm drinks. Broderick ran back to Santa to show him he was eating a waffle.
A nisse is like an elf in English and they are an important part of Christmas tradition here. Broderick is shaking hands with a nisse puppet.
Anika was perfect while we were there. Not sure if that's because she liked all the lights and people or she was too cold to even make a sound. =)
Mommy and Broderick on a train ride.
Even though it was cold, it was fun to take the kids there and enjoy the Christmas atmosphere. Very
hyggelig.
We bundled the kids up, but Brad and I were wishing we had warmer clothers on. We were freezing, but Broderick didn't want to leave.
Broderick was very excited to see Julemand (Santa). When we saw him, we told Broderick to go say hi to him. So Broderick, although 30 feet away, whispers hi. Sudden shyness. Ummm ... you may need to get a little closer and talk just a little louder. He got over his shyness quickly and was more than happy to have Santa hold him and talk to him.
We stopped at one of the little huts to get some fresh waffles, aebleskiver, and some warm drinks. Broderick ran back to Santa to show him he was eating a waffle.
A nisse is like an elf in English and they are an important part of Christmas tradition here. Broderick is shaking hands with a nisse puppet.
Anika was perfect while we were there. Not sure if that's because she liked all the lights and people or she was too cold to even make a sound. =)
Mommy and Broderick on a train ride.
Even though it was cold, it was fun to take the kids there and enjoy the Christmas atmosphere. Very hyggelig.
I love Christmas in Denmark!! So cozy, dark and perfect for spending family time together. I am also originally from the midwest, but spent a few Christmases in DK. I hope you have a very Merry Christmas!!!
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