The key to the Danish mentality



The world we live in today is one of many varying cultures and traditions. Every community has its own rituals that make it truly unique, but the Danes perhaps stand out from the rest. Danish citizens are some of the happiest people in the world and much of that happiness can be attributed to the way that they live. Their traditions and rituals are showcased prominently in almost every social task and gathering. And for a country home to fewer people than Sierra Leone, they’ve done a pretty good job of putting themselves on the map.

In fact, Denmark may be one of the most underrated travel destinations in the world. It’s a life-changing getaway for those who lust over adventure and wander with abandon. The summers are short, and more recently, the winters have proven to be longer and colder than usual, but it’s the topography in any season that provides visitors with a truly overwhelming experience — sights from the free state Christiania to world-class pastures like you’ve never witnessed before.

 

Perhaps most important when considering a trip to Denmark is following the "Law of Jante," which a Danish novelist formulated in the early 20th century and which is ingrained into their culture in a variety of ways. Critical of individual achievement and praise, deeming it “unworthy” and “inappropriate” by, for example, many U.S. standards. These are its main precepts: 

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