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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Shrovetide in Iceland: Buns, Costumes, and Curious Customs
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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New Year’s Eve in Iceland: Bonfires, Fireworks, and Elves
Bonfires, midnight fireworks, and elves on the move: New Year’s Eve in Iceland brings family memories, communal rituals, and the unseen together at the turning of the year.
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Þorrablót: 11 Foods at Iceland’s Midwinter Feast
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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Askasleikir the Bowl Licker: Iceland’s Yule Lads
Askasleikir hides beneath beds, waiting to snatch the supper bowls before the pets can reach them. Meet Iceland’s sixth Yule Lad and his unsettling taste for leftovers.
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Pottasleikir the Pot Scraper: Iceland’s Yule Lads
Pottasleikir has his eye on the scraps at the bottom of your cooking pot. Meet Iceland’s fifth Yule Lad and the tricks that turn other people’s leftovers into his Christmas supper.
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Stúfur the Pan Thief: Iceland’s Yule Lads
Stúfur is the smallest Yule Lad, with an appetite for the scraps stuck to frying pans. Meet Iceland’s third Christmas visitor and his taste for kitchen mischief.
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