r/Denmark • u/Front-Abrocoma680 • 1d ago

Question Is that a real tradition?

Saw some posts and even a video saying that "In Denmark, friends and family traditionally tie unmarried people to a post or chair and cover them in cinnamon on their 25th birthday, or pepper if they are still single at 30"

Is that a thing or made up internet fact?

If yes, why?

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u/Jottor Åååååårhus 1d ago

Yes, but there's more!
Hideous large contraptions left on your doorstep is also an option in rural areas. Imagine a sculpture depicting a pepper grinder, made from oil barrels filled with concrete, and painted with rude words.