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Valdemar's Day
According to the legend, the Danish flag, Dannebrog, on this day fell from the sky by Lyndanise in Estonia, where King Valdemar II the Victorious was crusading in 1219. Since 1913, the day has been a national flag day when little Danish flags are sold. Until 1948, the day was a school holiday and it was celebrated with Valdemar Festivals around the country.
23 JUNE - ST. JOHN'S EVE
The evening before Midsummer Day, which is the birthday of John the Baptist, has become one of the popular red letter days in the calendar.
