International Christmas songs are up for debate at Studieskolen
Christmas is full of music. Why is it that Christmas hymns and carols resonate so deeply with us - and why do we sing more at Christmas than at other holidays?We have invited Mathias Hammer to talk about some of the Christmas songs that exist in several languages. How come? Does music bind us together across languages? Is language also a form of music?
We also welcome you to our cosy Christmas rooms, where Studieskolen's teachers present traditions - and music - from many countries around the world, from Latin America to Denmark.
What is the difference between Danish and International Christmas songs? Join the debate
Which Christmas songs are your favourites? Are they sung in other countries? Can you better understand Danish Christmas when you listen to Danish Christmas songs? Is there a difference between Christmas songs that exist in several languages and Danish Christmas songs? Come and listen to Mathias Hammer's presentation and participate in the debate about Christmas songs afterward. You will also get the chance to sing along to a couple of Christmas songs.
Mathias Hammer is a pianist, music communicator, and a host of radio and TV. He has been part of the folk high school songbook ('højskolesangbogen') committee, which selected the songs for the new songbook that was published in November 2020. Mathias Hammer himself will be at the piano to accompany us when we sing the Christmas songs.
Everyone is welcome. We hope to see both students from our many foreign language courses, but of course also our many international students who are learning Danish at Studieskolen. The talk will be in Danish, but you are welcome to comment during the debate in English if you are more comfortable with that. You are also welcome to bring a friend, colleague or family member to the event - you do not need to attend Studieskolen to participate.
The event about Christmas songs is from 16:00 to 17:00 - we kindly ask that you register in advance.
The event is open to all and it is free.
Please note: The debate with Mathias Hammer is now sold out. But you are very welcome to join our cosy Christmas rooms and language exchange in the same place at 16:00-18:00. Read more below:
Get close to Christmas in other countries
Join our Christmas rooms! Several of our teachers will present their country or region's Christmas traditions, and here the debate about Christmas music continues - for the individual, for the family, for society, for nationality. Are there similarities or significant differences from country to country? There will also be a presentation of Danish Christmas for our international students.Language exchange - Find a language partner
This event is for all our students – those of you who are learning Danish as well as many Danes who are learning other languages. It is a good opportunity for language exchange. If you are looking for a language partner to exchange languages, we will provide a framework where you can advertise for a conversation partner in the language you are learning while also stating which language is your native tongue.Christmas rooms and language exchange is from 16:00 to 18:00 - you do not need to sign up.
'Hygge' and Christmas treats
There will be Christmas hygge, glögg, Christmas treats and woven Christmas hearts (you can learn how to make them!) in the café at the first floor.The event takes place:
Friday 29 November 2024
Studieskolen, Borgergade 12
- Christmas songs from 16:00 to 17:00
- International Christmas rooms from 16:00 to 18:00
You can see the exact room numbers on the board when you enter.
The event is open to all and it is free.