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    What is Fastelavn? Fastelavn essentially is the Danish word for carnival. It is traditionally celebrated on the Sunday before Ash Wednesday and leads up to the Christian fasting period known as Lent. Although it is of particular importance in the Catholic faith, fastelavn still evolved its own characteristics in Lutheran Denmark.
    carnival, Shrovetide, Carnival in Denmark are the top translations of "fastelavn" into English. Sample translated sentence: Yvonne syede den til fastelavn. ↔ Yvonne made it for a carnival.
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    Fastelavn essentially is the Danish word for carnival. It is traditionally celebrated on the Sunday before Ash Wednesday and leads up to the Christian fasting period known as Lent. Although it is of particular importance in the Catholic faith, fastelavn still evolved its own characteristics in Lutheran Denmark.
    Called Fastelavn in Denmark, this holiday shares many things in common with Carnival celebrations in other countries as well as Western Halloween traditions. But there are some…fascinating…components of the Danish version that may surprise you! Are you ready to delve into this fun holiday and pick up some new Danish vocabulary? 1.
    Here's your guide to the Danish holiday of Fastelavn. Fastelavn can roughly be described as a Danish version of the pre-Lent Carnival tradition associated with Roman Catholic countries, in which children wear costumes and go out asking for candy or money. We know what you’re thinking: that sounds more like a Danish Halloween. Careful now.
    Fastelavn is celebrated in much the same way throughout Denmark and Norway, though small towns may have their own specific traditions. Danish traditions often include processions and more. On Amager, there’s a horseback procession and traditionally tradespeople offer punch to the participants.
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    Fastelavn is a Carnival tradition in the Northern European, and historically Lutheran, nations of Denmark, Norway, Sweden, Latvia, Estonia, Iceland, Faroe Islands, as well as Greenland. The traditions of Fastelavn vary somewhat by country and by local region, as some traditions have changed over time. A common theme of … See more

    The term Fastelavn comes from Old Danish fastelaghen, which was a borrowing of the Middle Low German vastel-avent, … See more

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    As in Carnival traditions elsewhere, dressing up in costumes forms an important part of Fastelavn in all the Nordic Lutheran … See more

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  5. WebFeb 6, 2021 · Fastelavn essentially is the Danish word for carnival. It is traditionally celebrated on the Sunday before Ash Wednesday and leads up to the Christian fasting period known as Lent. Although it is of particular …

  6. Fastelavn: What is the Danish childrens' carnival all …

    WebFeb 14, 2015 · On Sunday, kids all across Denmark will dress up in costumes, take aim at barrels and eat sweet buns. Here's your guide to the Danish holiday of Fastelavn.

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  9. What is Fastelavn? Nordic Carnival Traditions, Explained

    WebFeb 13, 2023 · Fastelavn, or Shrovetide, is a holiday that is closely tied to the Christian religious observance of Lent. Lent takes place from mid-February (usually) and continues for 40 days, ending with the celebration …

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