The origin of Fæstelavn is not easy to explain - for an Englishman anyway. It is a typically Danish tradition where kids dress up in costume and line up to smash a wooden barrel full of sweets. The child who breaks the barrel is crowned king or queen. The one who breaks the very last piece of wood is also crowned.
There are prizes for the best costume too!
It was a big turnout on Saturday the 5th March with lots of fun for all the family. Slightly dangerous too with all that wood flying around! The day finished with fæstelavn cakes and hot chocolate for everybody. Thanks to Rasmine and Tukumeq for all their hard work!
