Store Bededag's Friday Surprise: Esbjerg Residents React

Store Bededag's Friday Surprise: Esbjerg Residents React. Esbjerg, Denmark – The recent shift of Store Bededag (Great Prayer Day) to a Friday has sparked mixed reactions among Esbjerg residents. tvSyd conducted a street survey, revealing a range of responses. "I didn't even know it was a holiday this year," stated one resident. Another commented, "It's a bit odd having a religious holiday on a Friday, disrupting the usual work week." The survey highlights the varied levels of awareness regarding the holiday and its impact on daily life in Esbjerg. The unexpected timing of Store Bededag offers a glimpse into the changing dynamics of religious observance and its integration into modern Danish society.