Faces: People, Places, and Cultures articles from January 2005

Faces: People, Places, and Cultures archives from January 2005

Editor's message.(Editorial)
January 1, 2005... Dear Reader, Journey with FACES as we travel to the Scandinavian country of Denmark. Most of Denmark is surrounded by water, a characteristic that has shaped the history and culture of the country. Though relatively small in size with few...

Denmark.(At a Glance)
January 1, 2005... Location: Denmark is located in northern Europe. Except for a 42-mile border with Germany, all of Denmark is surrounded by water--either the North Sea or the Baltic Sea. The largest portion of Denmark is the peninsula called Jutland. Denmark...

Denmark.(Only In...)
January 1, 2005... Denmark has more than 600 castles. For centuries, only the royal family and their guests occupied Denmark's castles. In the last century, about 200 of these castles have been turned into public museums and hotels. Even some of the royal palaces...

In the know.(Editorial)
January 1, 2005... Look for the following people, places, and things in this issue. Inuit (EE-noo-it): Native people who live in the Arctic areas of Siberia, Alaska, Canada, and Greenland. The world "inuit" means "people" or "human beings." The singular is...

Welcome to Denmark.
January 1, 2005... Locate Germany on a map of Europe, and then look to its north. There you will find a peninsula known as Jutland. To its west is the North Sea; to its east, the Baltic Sea and a thick cluster of more than 400 islands. Together, Jutland and the...

From the land of fairy tales.
January 1, 2005... A statue of the Little Mermaid greets visitors to Copenhagen's harbor. Hans Christian Andersen (1805-1875) created the character more than 165 years ago. Today, the statue honors Denmark's most famous author as it welcomes people to the land of...

Danish fast food.
January 1, 2005... Denmark has great fast food. Although anyone can find hamburgers and hot dogs in Denmark--as in America--there are differences, and these are fun differences. All over the world, tasty pastries are simply known as "Danish." Another Danish "fast...

Birthdays are a big deal.(Brief Article)
January 1, 2005... If you live in Denmark, you get to stay in bed late on your birthday. In fact, you may pretend you're sleeping when you're too excited to do so. From your bedroom, you will hear some member of the family preparing breakfast in the kitchen....

Tivoli gardens.
January 1, 2005... The Danish word hygge does not translate easily into English. It means something close to "cozy," "quaint," and "merry." Some call Copenhagen's amusement park and pleasure garden--Tivoli Gardens--"hygge." But Tivoli is so much more. ...

Speaking Danish.(Scandinavian languages )
January 1, 2005... Danish is closely related to other Scandinavian languages, such as Swedish and Norwegian. In fact, they are so similar that a Dane, a Swede, and a Norwegian can all have a conversation while each person is speaking his or her own language. You...

Danes caring for their land.
January 1, 2005... Windmills dot the fields. Bikers glide to work. Straw tops the roofs of farmhouses. You are in Denmark. One of the first things many people coming to Denmark see is a row of windmills along the water's edge in Kobenhavn, or Copenhagen, the...

Welcome to Greenland and the Faroe Isles.
January 1, 2005... Welcome to Greenland and the Faroe Isles, two destinations where you can truly "get away from it all." Both groups of islands belong to the kingdom of Denmark, and although the islands are rugged, treeless lands, they are areas of incredible...

Storks on the rooftops.
January 1, 2005... In spring, after wintering in Africa, white storks fly thousands of miles to Denmark. Randers, Ribe, and other cities enthusiastically welcome these long-legged annual visitors. One pair faithfully returns each year to a nest atop Ribe's city...

Legoland: a miniature world.
January 1, 2005... Where can you earn a "driving license" before you turn thirteen? Try Legoland in Billund, Denmark. You can drive an electric car with a distinct Lego look. You can learn the road rules as you zoom along. You might even play bumper cars if you...

Ask faces.
January 1, 2005... Here is your chance to send us your world culture--and geography-related questions! Each month, our expert will answer several questions from readers like you. Want to know where the world's highest mountain is located? What is the largest...

Think about it ...
January 1, 2005... The article "Danes Caring for Their Land" by Cynthia Rothschild on page 28 describes the steps the people of Denmark are taking to protect the environment. Some of the actions are large-scale, such as using wind power to generate electricity....

Face facts.
January 1, 2005... Among the god Odin's followers were a group of wild warriors called berserkers, who would rush into battle shrieking, wearing no armor. Scholar's think that beserker may have meant "bare skin," referring to the men's nakedness, or "bear skin,"...

Toller's neighbor: a play based on a Danish folktale.(Play)
January 1, 2005... Cast of Characters: Narrator; Employer; Toller; Mannikin, the troll; Inger; and Troll King Narrator: Once upon a time, an employer had two honest and faithful servants who planned to be married. Employer: Toller, to thank you and Inger...

My Favorite Norse Myths.(Books)(Children's Review)(Book Review)(Brief Review)
January 1, 2005... by Mary Pope Osborne In this gorgeously illustrated book of 14 myths, Norse gods and goddesses, giants, dwarves, and elves abound. Osborne uses a straightforward tone to make the complicated mythology remarkably fun to read. Read about the...

Number the Stars.(Books)(Brief Article)(Young Adult Review)(Book Review)
January 1, 2005... by Lois Lowry This gripping, Newbery Award-winning book tells the story of Denmark in World War II--Nazis occupy Denmark and are rounding up Jews for concentration camps. Ten-year-old Annemarie Johannesen and her best friend Ellen Rosen...

The Great Ice Bear.(Books)(Brief Article)(Children's Review)(Book Review)
January 1, 2005... by Dorothy Hinshaw Patent Polar bears live in a handful of countries near the Arctic, including Denmark and Greenland. This book focuses on the relationship between polar bears and the people who live near them. With attractive, full-color...

The Young Reader's Shakespeare.(Books)(Brief Article)(Children's Review)(Book Review)
January 1, 2005... by Adam McKeown William Shakespeare's most famous play is the tragedy of Hamlet, prince of Denmark. This retelling for young readers follows the same plot twists and character developments as the original, but with a slightly modern feel....

The Vikings.(Books)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2005... by Mary Hazel Martell This informational book about the Vikings covers such topics as religion, war, writing, food, and trade in two-page chapters. Illustrations, maps, and sidebars are included. Ages 9-12 Peter Bedrick ...

Hans Christian Andersen: the Complete Fairy Tales and Stories (Anchor Folktale Library).(Books)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2005... by Virginia Haviland (Foreword), Hans Christian Andersen, Erik Christian Haugaard Although many of Hans Christian Andersen's tales, such as "The Princess and the Pea," "The Ugly Duckling," and "The Emperor's New Clothes," are very familiar...

Legoland.(Web Sites)
January 1, 2005... Visit the Web site for Legoland. Take a virtual visit to the factory and check out how the famous toys are made. www.lego.com/legoland/billund/

Visit Denmark.(Web sites)
January 1, 2005... If you'd like to plan a trip to Denmark, or just imagine that you're planning one, this site is a must-see. Here you'll find information about the history, land, people, museums, and tourist attractions. www.visitdenmark.com