Jul, the Danish Jule and Christmas, is celebrated throughout December starting either at the beginning of Advent, which is usually around 1 December, with a variety of traditions. Christmas Eve, Juleaften, the main event of Jul, is celebrated on the evening of 24 December, the evening before the two Christmas holidays, 25 and 26 December. Celebrating on the eve before Christmas is also used for most other holidays in Denmark, and in line with historic Christian traditions in which holy days have a vigil on the previous day.
