If you miss meeting up with other spouses in Copenhagen and the surrounding area, then you are not alone. Spouses from Helsingør to Roskilde and Køge to Næstved also want the same thing - to gather, share experiences and have some fun with people in a similar situation.

Spouse Connect by Studieskolen hosts a monthly event, which brings together interested spouses and their children and partners. As the next event will be in December, Studieskolen has chosen a Christmas 'hygge' theme with activities and gifts for children and a debate, glögg, and snacks for the adults. 

PROGRAM - 'HYGGE' & H.C. ANDERSEN

Family Event - by Studieskolen

Intro talk | On 'hygge' and H.C. Andersen 

Heather will talk about the Danish expression ’hygge’ and give a brief introduction to H.C. Andersen and his fairy-tale world. Length approx. 10 min. 

Recitation| H.C. Andersen’s fairy tales 

Jonathan will recite H.C. Andersen’s fairy tales. Length approx. 15 min. 

Concert | Classical (Children & Adults) 

Edouard Lalo: Chante Russe for cello and piano 

Joseph de Bodin de Boismortier: Duet for two cellos 

Cello 1: Ville Teilmann (9 yrs) 

Cello 2: Ingemar Brantelid 

Piano: Neel Teilmann 

Length approx. 20 min. 

Debate and Workshop 

Danish Christmas tradition of making homemade Christmas decorations. We will cut out paper decorations with inspiration from Christmas and fairy tales. Material will be provided. For children, with supervision provided.

Debate - for Adults (younger children welcome)

We will talk about Christmas traditions in different countries and share our experiences. The Danish expression 'hygge' will be discussed and debated. Hosted by Karey-Anne.

Length approx. 45 min

Christmas Sing-along

You are welcome to join us for a sing-along of the best-known Christmas carols. A pianist will accompany us, and lyrics will be provided. A small Christmas gift will be handed out to each child. 

Length approx.15 min 

Expected event length: 2 hours 

Refreshments: Coffee and soft drinks together with some Danish Christmas treats.

Event Panellists and Speakers

Jonathan Davis - Microsoft

Karey-Anne Duevang, CEO & Founder of https://welcomegroupconsulting.com/

Heather Gartside - Writer, mother, photographer and creative being. Author of two novels, "Rice Pudding in a Duvet" and her latest, " Middle Distance.”

Leslea Petersen - British mum, Communications specialist/strategist. Been in Denmark for 11+ years. 

Tammy Christiansen, USA - Business English and cross-cultural training, currently seeking freelance opportunities. 

Mark Walker, - British, stay at home dad, freelance artist, writer and journalist, director for film and TV. Arrived to Denmark 9 years ago.

Carriene Rendbo - Brit, who has been living in Dk for 9 years. She’s a mum of 2 and the founder and owner of I Love Natural Hair (www.ilovenaturalhair.com).

* Please reserve a ticket for each person attending (per adult, per child). 

We will try to give age-appropriate gifts, so please email us with the ages of the children attending using the 'contact the organizer' link on your reservation confirmation.