Stuff about Denmark

Okay I better write this blog in time. I’ve had so much stuff to do and yet so little. Anyway I think this week’s blog will be dedicated to the awesomeness of Denmark.  (Yes, that’s all I could come on with). When I tell people from the other parts of the world that I’m a Dane they often mention Legoland as an example to what they know about my country. It might not be a surprise for you, my dear reader, that LEGO (the bricks and everything else!) was invented by a Danish carpenter back in 1950’s and now is a worldwide phenomenon. And yes, I’m pretty proud of that because the LEGO bricks are really epic, and to sound like a cliché, it’s timeless.

Hans Christian Andersen

Okay, what else. Yes, there’ll be our most famous writer of all times Hans Christian Andersen, also known as H.C. Andersen. I think I’ll say “shame on you” if you haven’t heard of him. I’ll just mention a few of his stories. There’re “The Little Mermaid”, “The Emperor’s New Clothes”, “The Nightingale” and “The Snow Queen”, just to name a few. And of course my personally favourite, “The Ugly Duckling”. So if you’re a fan of fairytales, and not always want a happy ending, I recommend him.

The next thing I’ll mention might sound a bit silly, but I actually think it’s a great little fact. Denmark has the oldest flag in the entire world, and we call it “Dannebrog”. Once the Danes were in battle, probably against the Swedes I can’t remember, and we were almost losing. (Sources are telling me it happened in Estonia). Then suddenly, from the sky, “Dannebrog” came. The Danes gained new hope and won the battle. It’s actually a bit annoying that I can’t remember the details, but let’s just say that my History teacher wasn’t that great back in primary school.  

Besides everything I’ve mentioned I think I’ll just quick say: Food. We’re good at cooking, brilliant I might say, and we love it. We might not be as fat (sorry!) as the Americans but we sure know how to make good, tasty, unhealthy food. But I think that’s it. I have to get some sleep. Cheers!