Saturday, November 26, 2011

Christmas Market and Nativity Exhibits

Today, I am going to attempt to post in both Danish and English. I will keep things short because my Danish isn't so good.
I aften vil jeg prøve at skrive på både dansk og engelsk. Jeg vil fatte mig i korthed, da mit dansk ikke er særlig godt.


Because tomorrow is the first Sunday in Advent, the town is getting ready for Christmas. The big Christmas tree is in place and is covered in white lights. The shopping street is full of Christmas decorations, trees, and people, and the Holstebro Church is preparing to celebrate. Da det er første søndag i advent i morgen er byen ved at blive forberedt til jul. Det store juletræ er på plads og er dækket med hvide lys. Gågaden er fuld af juledekorationer, træer og mennesker, og Holstebro kirke gør sig klar til at feste.


This morning, Hans and I met up with his mom at the Christmas Market. We looked at all the homemade gifts for sale and had rolls and coffee. The Holstebro Church hosted an opening of Nativity Exhibits, where Hans sang in a small ensemble to kick things off.
I morges mødtes Hans og jeg med hans mor til julemarked. Vi kiggede på alle de hjemmelavede julegaver der var til salg og fik rundstykker og kaffe. Holstebro kirke afholdt åbning af julekrybbeudstillingen, hvor Hans sang i et mindre ensemble for at fejre åbningen.


Here they sing "Baby Jesus Lay in a Manger" Her de synger "Barn Jesus i en krybbe lå"






This song is "Away in a Manger". Denne sang hedder "En stald og en krybbe"








There were 29 different interpretations of the Christmas Nativity. Some were painted, some knitted, and some sculpted. All of them were unique. Here are pictures of a few.
Der var 29 forskellige fortolkninger af julenat. Nogle var malet, nogle var strikket, og nogle var skulpturer. De var alle unikke. Her er et par billeder af dem.














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3 comments:

  1. What a unique collection! I think my favorite is the one with the bus.

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  2. I love it...I'm a new follower of your blog and pinterest...now off to find you on fb....LOL

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  3. WAY TO GO!! Your Danish looks GREAT!!!

    And Hans...wow! Had no clue he could sing! :-)

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