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About Great Prayer Day in Denmark

Denmark
EVENT NAME:
Great Prayer Day (Store Bededag) Day (DK)
EVENT CATEGORIES:
Christian , Religion
European Countries
Dates Active:
Begins: May 05, 2023
Ends: May 05, 2023
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DESCRIPTION:

The fourth Friday after Easter is Great Prayer Day, Common Prayer Day, or in Dutch, "Store Bededag," a public holiday celebrated in Denmark. On Store Bededag, the Danes walk through Langelinie or Kastellet, listen to a choir, and eat specially-made buns on the holiday's eve. The day begins with the bells ringing, particularly around Christianshavn. There is no work during this day, and fasting is encouraged.

This event is a public holiday in Denmark that began in 1686.

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