So yesterday on the 15th of March was my host dad Hans-Erik’s birthday. To celebrate his fødselsdag we hosted a huge dinner for his family consisting of his sister, her husband, his mom Helga and our neighbors Mette and Peter.
the crew around the table
It’s interesting how different yet similar birthdays are celebrated. Lots of Danish flags are placed outside, inside and a special one in front of the birthday person.
I really enjoyed seeing how it was the birthday person giving back to those they love most, or care about most in their life. I would compare it to kids bringing cupcakes in for their birthday in grade school. I suppose, birthdays are celebrated in a mainly similar way in the US. One main difference is (at least in my family)its typical to go out to one’s favorite restaurant on their birthday, rather then cooking up a special three or four course meal.
ice man
It was so special and exciting to see such a festive birthday celebration and truly feel the hygge of love all around.