Jun 05, 2021
Denmark Constitution Day 2021
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Today’s Doodle celebrates Denmark’s Constitution Day (Grundlovsdag), a celebration of national pride that commemorates the anniversary of not just one, but two historical milestones in the Scandinavian country’s history. On this day in 1849, Denmark officially signed its first constitution, which was updated and revised on June 5, 1915.
The ratification of the constitution in 1849 (known as Grundloven) outlined and solidified some of Denmark’s most defining laws and citizen rights, such as freedom of expression and the separation of governmental powers. Today’s anniversary carries another layer of importance as the 1915 revision of the constitution included landmark legislation that finally gave Danish women the right to vote.
As most businesses and shops are closed today, many Danes celebrate their nation’s democracy and constitution with fællessang (group singing) and udendørsarrangementer (open-air gatherings) in public parks, where pølser (hotdogs) and beer are enjoyed by friends and family alike in the typically warm Scandinavian June weather.
Happy Constitution Day, Denmark!
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