The Dania Blog

Here you’ll find our latest news and interesting articles about Danish culture

Federation of Danish Associations in Canada Conference 2024

by Dania | Jun 15, 2024 | Events, History

Danish Canadian Conference in Toronto, May 23-26, 2024 The theme of the 2024 Danish Canadian Conference was TORONTO THE MEETING PLACE. To address the theme historian Harley...

Konrad Juel Christensen

by Dania | Aug 3, 2022 | History

In Loving Memory of Konrad Juel Christensen We are so sad to let you know that our beloved Vice President Konrad Christensen has passed away. Konrad has served on the board...

Dannebrog (the Danish Flag)

by Dania | Apr 15, 2019 | History

The Dannebrog Danish flag (literally translated: Danish cloth) has a long tradition and an exciting history, celebrating its 800th anniversary in 2019, it’s one of the oldest...

Sankt Hans Aften—St. Hans fest (Summer Solstice)

by Dania | Apr 14, 2019 | History

In Denmark, the celebration of the summer solstice is called Sankt Hans Aften ("St. John's Eve") or St. Hans fest. It was an official holiday until 1770, and in accordance with...

Viking Campout 2018

by Dania | Sep 28, 2018 | Events

This year’s Annual Dania Campout was at Entwistle RV Campground just west of Edmonton. The weather and venue were both superb. Thank you to everyone that made this such a fun...

Success at The Edmonton Heritage Festival 2018

by Jakob Lauridsen | Sep 12, 2018 | Events

Once again DANIA and our sister organization Scandinavian Heritage Society of Edmonton participated at the annual Edmonton Heritage Festival. As one of the founding members of...