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Denmark: Julaften
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Denmark: Julaften

Christmas Eve, or "Julaften" and is the main event in Denmark. The Christmas feast is served at midnight and everyone gets rice pudding. A single almond is hidden in the pudding, and the person who finds it is guaranteed good luck for the next year. Danes leave a bowl of pudding for naughty elves called Nisse, who stir up mischief unless they are appeased.

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