Tomorrow is the Danish "Fastelavn"; a carnival, close to Halloween, where kids walk around houses in costumes singing a song that asks for buns, but mostly nowadays receives money or candy. Also, they will hit a wooden barrel, taking turns. The one who makes the hit that makes the candy inside of it fall out is titled the "Cat Queen" and the one who makes the hits, taking down the last wooden board is the "Cat King" - it comes from old, old traditions. You can look the history up yourself :) There is also usually a competition for the best costume.
We celebrated today, since us first years are leaving for Ski Week tomorrow morning. Here is a group picture from our gathering at brunch with "fastelavnsboller," cupcakes and pancakes :)
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