Where do the Danish Christmas traditions come from, and what role does the Christmas goat play? This Friday gathering at Jesuskirkens Sognegård looks at both the new and the old customs of the season.
The afternoon opens with a Christmas story and singing of Christmas songs and hymns together. Guests then get to taste mulled wine, both red and white, served with the parish priest's own mix of goji berries and almonds soaked in spices. The day ends with a present swap, where guests are invited to bring a wrapped gift for a shared game of pass-the-parcel played with dice. The church has a small number of presents available for anyone who did not bring one.
