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Denmark's Liberation
After having been occupied by Germany since 9 April 1940, Denmark became free again on 5 May 1945. When the liberation was announced in the 8.30pm BBC broadcast on 4 May 1945, many Danes spontaneously placed lit candles in their windows. This became a custom that is still kept up by many Danes.
MAY/JUNE - PENTECOST/WHITSUN
Pentecost is a Church festival celebrated to mark the advent of the Holy Spirit and the founding of the Church.
