The Icelandic Horse: Legends, Myths, and Worship
The horse has been a part of our mystic history since the existence of the Norse gods. The Icelandic horse has been worshipped, sacrificed and eaten. Find out more …
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Embrace the Festive Spirit: A Guide to Celebrating Iceland’s Lively Shrovetide Tradition
People eagerly await the arrival of Shrovetide. It is a time of celebration all around the world, passed down through generations, with […]
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The wildest night of the year: New Year’s Eve
It’s New Year’s Eve in Iceland and the elves are out! Look for them and you might spot them as they search […]
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11 great foods people should serve during the Midwinter Festival
Stuff the testicles and ram fat into the shaved and singed ball sack. Sew the sack shut and boil it. Pickle them in sour whey and slice
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Who Really Is This Hopeless Bowl Cleaner Askasleikir Yule Lad
Askasleikir yule lad comes after dinner and instead of sneaking into the kitchen he hides under the children’s beds.
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Who Really Is Pot Lick Sneaky Pottasleikir Yule Lad?
The fifth and very sneaky yule lad comes to town the night of December 15th. His name is Pottasleikir (Pot Licker) and […]
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Who Really Is This Pan Licking Jolly Stúfur Yule Lad?
Greedy Stúfur yule lad is the shortest yule lad of them all. Unlike his two brothers before him, he likes to scrap the leftover from the pan
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