I’ve been reading about Christmas in Iceland. Beginning four
weeks before Christmas Eve, on December 11, and ending on January 6, a total of
twenty-six days are devoted to the holiday. The celebrations include markets,
buffets, concerts, and lights. On December 23, people dress up, go into town, greet
neighbors, and do some last minute shopping. The stores stay open late and
gatherings occur in restaurants and bars. Traditionally, before meeting with
others, Icelanders eat a very aromatic fish called “skate.” For the meal, they
may dress in old clothes then change in order to leave the stench at home!
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