Everyone looks forward to dessert when a special rice pudding is served in which a single almond is hidden. Whoever finds the almond will have good luck for the coming year. Denmark you must have at least nine years of education from age seven to age fourteen. Danish education is the system of folk high schools. Almost all Danes can read and write.
Danish schools are institutions of advanced education.
Many children also spend one year in preschool. This page lists students projects on a wide range of topics about life in Denmark. Denmark the main Christmas celebration is on Christmas Eve, Dec. 24th. The day before, namely on the 23rd, is called Little Christmas Eve - Lille Juleaften. Somebody in the family decorates the tree.