Icelandic christmas decorations

How to celebrate Christmas in Iceland? Find out about traditional Icelandic Christmas food, drinks, gifts, folklore legends, and more!

Christmas Eve tradition: Jolabokaflod. A cozy tradition from Iceland, we give books on Christmas Eve while enjoying sweets and time together.

Yule Lads Christmas Calendar, Poster & Story. Get to know the Icelandic mischievous Yule Lads pranksters, digital download, printable files, Advent Calendar. Who are the 13 mischievous Yule Lad Pranksters ? Get to know the Icelandic Folklore of the 13 sons of Grýla and Leppalúði - scary trolls that live in the Icelandic Mountains with their sons and the Vicious Yule Cat that eats everyone who does not get something new to wear for Christmas. Grýla the troll is also said to eat naughty…

This ornament is based on a traditional Iceland Christmas food, Laufabrauð or “Leaf Bread.” The beautiful salt-dough ornaments you make with your kids will last for years to come.

Instead of just Santa Claus visiting, children in Iceland get a visit from 13 Yule Lads in December as well as a scary cat.

16 DIY rustic Christmas crafts that are easy and focus on nature crafts. You'll love these Scandinavian inspired Christmas decorating ideas.

Souvenir Story: The Yule Lads of Iceland Meet Bjúgnakrækir. That’s Icelandic for “sausage swiper.” And this is his mother’s cat, Jolakotturinn (The Yuletide Cat), who enjoys lounging in the sun, sl…

Iceland is not exactly a cheap country, but Keflavik airport provides one of the best airport shopping experiences in the world. There are two duty-free shops in the airport: one upon arrival and o…

A Scandinavian Christmas is all about embracing nature and simplicity. Minimalistic decor, natural outdoor elements and a touch of whimsy too.

One thing you will quickly learn when visiting Iceland, it is one expensive country. Don’t let the high cost of Iceland stop you from a visit though, it is more than possible to explore Iceland and th