In recreational life, you will come across those traditions and customs that relate to city life, neighbourliness, friendship, social gatherings and birthday parties. Many schools, day care centres and sports clubs hold parties and social events. Many towns, cities and residential areas have their own traditions for holding parties and social gatherings.
Children's birthday parties
Many parents with children at nursery and school invite their child's friends or classmates to the child's birthday party. Some only invite the boys or the girls. Layer cake, buns, chocolate milk and soft drinks. Singing birthday songs and playing games is an integral part of a a traditional Danish children's birthday party. Children who are invited to a birthday party are expected to being a birthday present along. If you are unsure how expensive a gift to buy, ask the other parents.
Parties and social gatherings
In Denmark, parties are held in connection with numerous events such as: weddings, christenings, confirmation, birthdays and religious festivals. People also hold parties when they purchase a new home, finish their education, are about to set off travelling - or simply because they feel like it.
Then, they invite friends, family or work colleagues along for food, music and dancing.
If you are invited to a party or a dinner, it is a good idea to being along a small present for the hosts. A bottle of wine, a bouquet of flowers, chocolate or something similar. If you are invited to a birthday party, you are expected to buy a present.
