Merry Christmas from Iceland, Land of Fairytales and Traditions

Merry Christmas! Now is the perfect time to share why Christmas is one of the most awaited seasons of the year in Iceland. People prepare for Iceland's wonderfully weird traditions that many get excited about as they look forward to good food, a festive mood, and both quality and quantity time spent with loved ones.
 
In this episode, I share the wonderfully weird traditions of Christmas in Iceland like the Book Flood of Christmas, the story of Iceland's "Santa Claus" -- the Yule Lads, and the strange delicacies we prepare during this time of the year. I'm going to talk about the activities you can do and the reasons why Icelanders celebrate such customs and practices during this special time of the year.


"On January third, if anyone asks me, 'How WAS your Christmas?" I say, 'Christmas is not over yet.'" - Sigrun


 
In This Episode of The Sigrun Show:

How I came to appreciate Christmas in Iceland
What the Book Flood of Christmas is about
Knowing the Yule Lads as Iceland's Santa Claus
The famous lunch -- a strange smelling fish
Taking a stroll on Shopping Street as a tradition
The date and time when Christmas officially starts
Eating the traditional Hangikjöt, or Icelandic smoked lamb
What happens on the "second" and "third" day of Christmas
Operating hours of shops in Iceland in December
Why there is the tradition to give people time off during the three-day Christmas celebration
Why Rescue Teams sell fireworks
The point of going to a bonfire on New Year's Eve
The significance of watching the yearly Annual Sketch
When Christmas officially ends




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