Contents Christmas Jumper Day Ugly Jumpers and UK vs Iceland Christmas traditions When did Christmas Jumpers Start? Christmas Jumper Day Traditional Norwegian Scandinavian and Icelandic knitwear Ugly Sweater parties Jólasveinar, there is no Santa Claus or Father Christmas in Iceland Four Sundays before Christmas 23rd December 24th December 25th December 26th December 6th January Why Iceland has 13 days of...
Vik is a must visit location when touring the south of Iceland, as well as the stunning location and fantastic facilities, Vik also benefits from two Icewear shops. Situated on the coast, Vik maybe small and picturesque, but it has a feeling of spaciousness and being close to nature. Vik nestles in a remote location in the shadow of the Mýrdalsjökull glacier that covers the Katla volcano.
Verslunarmannahelgi is the merchants or commence day held annually over the first weekendof August. In 2024 the long weekend takes place on 2nd – 5th August. It is a traditionally a timeof camping out, music festivals, parties, family get togethers and many outdoor activities, andof course having fun! Contents: Verslunarmannahelgin / Merchant weekend Icewear Þjóðhátíð 2024 collection Event Schedule for...
A parade files down the streets of Reykjavik as onlookers watch from the pavements and open windows. It’s National Day in Iceland, the annual celebration of the country’s independence. Festival activities are scattered across the city centre; shopping, eating, and merry making have taken over. Even though the sun will not set until close to midnight, fireworks start to go...
Knitting and wool production have been staples of the Icelandic economy and way of life for centuries, but the sweater we now know as the Icelandic wool sweater, known in Iceland as the lopapeysa, is a more recent addition to the country’s cultural expression. While Icelandic wool is the product of sheep who survived and bred for centuries in spite...
At the heart of Icewear’s more than 50 years of experience is one remarkable material: Icelandic wool. Now, Icewear is proud to unveil its latest breakthrough: the Black Sheep Collection.
There is much more to Iceland than volcanoes, its famous Iceland sheep and being the best place to view the Northern Lights. Iceland weather frequently changes, the Iceland climate is not constantly frozen as many people believe. Furthermore, the weather is different in the Iceland capital city of Reykjavik when compared to less populated and countryside locations.
Index Key findings for Women's Day in Iceland: Konudagur: Celebrating Women's Day in Iceland Origin of Women's Day in Iceland: the Tradition of Góa History of Gender Equality in Iceland Icelandic Women's Strike 1975: a Catalyst for Global Change Gender Equality in Iceland Today Celebrating Konudagur in Iceland: Honoring Women's Contributions Women’s Day: the Lasting Rival of Valentine’s Day Embracing...
The Icelandic holiday -Bóndadagur is a day devoted to celebrate and pamper your loving spouse. The traditions around this holiday have certainly changed since Norse settlers arrived to the country. With time this holiday has evolved and continues to be a favorite among locals. Keep reading to learn about the origins and traditions of Bóndadagur, plus what you can expect...
As long as there have been communities living in Iceland, there have been traditions of feasts and merrymaking. Christianity came to Iceland around the year 1000, just a few generations after settlers moved to the small island in the northern Atlantic. There were existing religious beliefs before then, however, most of which were replaced at that time by Christian holidays...
