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Fastelavn in Denmark and Norway

Fastelavn in Denmark and Norway is held on February 15. Day on which Shrove Monday can fall. This event in the second decade of the month February is annual.
Fastelavn is a Carnival tradition in the Northern European, and historically Lutheran, nations of Denmark, Norway, Sweden, Iceland and the Faroe Islands. A common theme of Fastelavn in all the countries currently involves children dressing up in costumes, walking door to door while they sing and gathering treats for the Fastelavn feast, a form of trick-or-treat.

Similar holidays and events, festivals and interesting facts

Rosenmontag in Germany on February 16 (Conducted the day before Ash Wednesday);
Cream Bun Day in Iceland on February 16 (celebrated on Monday before Ash Wednesday, Bolludagur);
Shrove Tuesday in Germany on February 17 (also known as Carnival Tuesday, Fasnets-Zeisdig, Veilchendienstag, Fasnacht Tuesday or Fastnachtsdienstag or Narrenkirchweih);
Biikebrennen in North Friesland, Germany on February 21 (St. Peter's Day Eve. The annual festival dates back to the Middle Ages and now attracts the first tourists);