The Danish Easter celebrations begin already with the arrival of spring, when flowers are purchased in abundance, such as primroses, daffodils, tulips, snowdrops, or hyacinths, whose bulbs will be planted in the garden after the Easter rites.
One of the peculiarities of the Danish people is indeed their love for open spaces, the care and dedication they give to the maintenance and beautification of gardens.
A similar tradition is that of the Easter tree: some branches are cut from trees and garden shrubs and decorated with motifs and typical Easter ornaments. These decorations are so neat and distinctive that they are even more characteristic and pleasing than Christmas ones.
Just like in Germany, in Denmark the Easter Bunny is also honored and celebrated, from whom, according to popular belief, come the classic and essential Easter eggs: it is the friendly bunny, in fact, who brings and scatters the delicious chocolate eggs in every corner of Danish families’ homes and gardens. In reality, it is the parents who hide, on the night before Easter, the colorful eggs that children must search for the following morning.
Adults also join in the celebrations, indulging their palate and feasting with a special beer for the occasion, Paskebryg. This type of beer is produced and sold exclusively during this time of year and is slightly stronger than the traditional lager.
