Earlier this month, we joined hundreds of Naestved locals in their holiday tradition of welcoming Santa to the city.
Everyone gathered at the city harbor and enjoyed free traditional Danish holiday snacks and drinks, including Æbleskiver (a pastry) and Glogg (a spiced wine), while waiting for Santa.
Eventually, Santa arrived via a patrol boat and was welcomed ashore! After greeting the crowd and posing for a few photos, Santa hopped on a truck heading towards the city center. A dance team and drum line led Santa’s truck and the rest of us followed behind.
At the City Center, there was a band playing Christmas carols and people were singing along. It was fun to hear songs we knew being sang in Danish. Then Santa officially welcomed Christmas to Naestved by lighting the Christmas tree!
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