The most important thing is to have as much light as possible!New Year’s Eve is celebrated from noon on December 31, and the most …
It is celebrated in all bars and restaurants.March 1 in Iceland is Bjórdagurinn, Beer Day. The most important thing to drink on th …
Flag of IcelandIceland’s Independence Day commemorates an important event in Iceland’s history in 1918, when it was recognized as …
Husbands are surrounded by honor and attentionAround this day, according to the ancient Icelandic calendar, the harsh winter month …
Prepared sheep head for the holiday can be bought in vacuum packagingOn the thirteenth Friday of winter, according to the ancient …
The sun can barely be seen in the winter darkness.In winter, many areas of Iceland are plunged into pitch darkness not so much due …
This holiday, as elsewhere in the world, is related to the romance of love.In Iceland, this holiday, of course, is not complete wi …
You can get up early for that!Initially, the days preceding Lent were marked by abundant feasts. However, in the 19th century, a n …
White muffin caused the "explosion" of many immoderate eaters.For Icelanders unfamiliar with terrorist attacks, the word “explosio …
Artfully decorated ash bagsThe first day of fasting Icelanders jokingly called the native version of Halloween. The fact is that f …
On this occasion, the boys are supposed to congratulate the girls.Simultaneously with the First Day of Summer, which falls on the …
May 14 is the birthday of Icelandic President Olavur (Ulafur) Ragnar Grimsson, which is considered a flag day. (Flag-days - holida …
This festival has ancient pagan roots and many additional names.This festival has ancient pagan roots and many additional names th …
St. Nicholas was responsible for the troubled Icelandic Sea.Santa Claus, Santanicolaus, Nicholas the Pleasant – these are the vari …
Flag of IcelandThis day is celebrated widely and cheerfully. It is accompanied by colorful parades, music and dancing right on the …
Detail of a stone painting depicting a Viking shipIn ancient times, the Vikings divided the year into 2 parts (summer and winter) …
Fishing has always been of great importance for Iceland, through the sea possessions of which there are ways of high-quality cod, …
The elemental element of this period and rites - FireVetrnaetra (winter nights) - the first winter nights (according to the Icelan …
As you know, Easter was born long before the appearance of Christ: the Jews were taken to treat the Passover lamb, which was also …
