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where nisser, hygge & family traditions meet

Each week, I write about the things closest to my heart—growing up in Denmark at Christmastime, cozy family traditions, and the small acts of kindness that shape our children.

You’ll find stories about Danish Christmas foods and decorations, hygge-filled family nights, Christmas markets in Denmark, and simple ways to make the season slower, kinder, and more meaningful at home—with a little help from the nisser, of course.

Because the story doesn’t end when the book closes.


— Kirstie Marx (Author)

stories to share

Scandinavian Christmas Traditions

How to Bring the Magic of a Danish Christmas Into Your American Home

Discover the warmth of a Danish kitchen with these family-treasured recipes that bring a piece of Copenhagen home.

Christmas Nisser traditions

why i wrote the book

Learn about the mischievous and helpful little nisser that make Christmas in Denmark truly magical and fun.

Family Festive Living

Winter in Copenhagen

A guide to the most atmospheric Christmas markets and traditions in the heart of the Danish capital city.

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