Queen Mary Explores Christmas Traditions at the Funen Village

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Queen Mary wore a brown long cut virgin wool coat by Strenesse. Development director Lise Gerda Knudsen

During the four Advent Sundays in December, King Frederik and Queen Mary of Denmark have been exploring various Danish Christmas traditions. On the third Sunday of Advent, Queen Mary of Denmark, accompanied by development director Lise Gerda Knudsen, visited the Funen Village in Odense. The Funen Village (Den Fynske Landsby) is an open-air museum located in the Fruens Bøge neighborhood of Odense.

Queen Mary wore a brown long cut virgin wool coat by Strenesse. Development director Lise Gerda Knudsen

Queen Mary wore a brown long cut virgin wool coat by Strenesse. Development director Lise Gerda Knudsen

Queen Mary wore a brown long cut virgin wool coat by Strenesse. Development director Lise Gerda Knudsen

Danish Queen Mary learned about how Christmas in rural areas in the past was celebrated as a sustainable and circular tradition, but also as a special time of year filled with superstition, community, and, of course, nisser (elves).

Queen Mary wore a brown long cut virgin wool coat by Strenesse. Development director Lise Gerda Knudsen

Queen Mary wore a brown long cut virgin wool coat by Strenesse. Development director Lise Gerda Knudsen

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  1. Achard6215/12/24 14:56

    Bonnet, écharpe et manteau, look parfait pour aller visiter ce musée de plein air !

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  2. Anonymous15/12/24 15:30

    I like QM trousers, nice fabric and colour rather than a solid. The shawl on the older lady looks like it would be very warm. The way it is designed so it fits on her shoulders rather than a scarf. I imagines in the era it is was very practical to move around and not slip off. QM sczrf is very nice too.

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    1. Anonymous16/12/24 20:06

      I completely agree with you about the Queen Marys trousers— the fabric and color really stand out, and the design feels much more interesting than a solid. The shawl is such a clever design, too! It’s both stylish and practical, especially for the era. It would definitely stay in place and keep the wearer warm without the fuss of a scarf slipping off. And yes, the Queen Marys scarf is lovely too—it's timeless!

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  3. Anonymous15/12/24 18:37

    J'aime tout dans cette tenue. Mary est charmante ainsi. Paloma.

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  4. Anonymous15/12/24 20:51

    Q Mary looks lovely.
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  5. Ava Pittman16/12/24 00:05

    This casual outfit looks beautiful, simple and elegant, I especially love her scarf.

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    1. Anonymous16/12/24 12:29

      I love it too but I also love the way it's tied. Doesn't seem to be any traditional way, I suggest one of the ends is wrapped around the other a few times and secured with a pin at the back.

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  6. Anonymous16/12/24 01:50

    Perfect for the occasion. She looks warm and a very happy Queen.

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  7. Anonymous16/12/24 11:36

    I love Mary’s knitted hats each winter, same style. Does anyone know the brand?

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  8. Anonymous16/12/24 19:22

    She asked if they used to hide an almond in the rice porridge at the time.

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    1. Anonymous17/12/24 13:09

      Yes, traditionally, in many Scandinavian countries, an almond is hidden in the rice porridge (often eaten on Christmas Eve). The person who finds the almond is said to have good luck in the coming year! 😊

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