Kay Xander Mellish

This is a fun guide to Denmark, a country of 5.7 million people known for its sleek Danish design, tasty "Danish" pastries, and extensive (and expensive) welfare state. Kay Xander Mellis, an American who has lived in Denmark for more than a decade, offers tips on surviving and thriving in the "happiest country in the world."

 • What do Danish adults wear elf hats to Christmas parties? Should you wear one too?

 • Why are Danes so kind and gentle around their friends, yet vicious to strangers in bicycle lanes?

 • Why is it OK in Denmark to talk openly about sex, but embarrassing to admit to ambition?

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