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Konudagur: Women’s Day In Iceland
As the winter months finally begin to fade towards a much-anticipated pseudo-spring, it’s once again time to celebrate Konudagur, or Women’s Day. But if you think this is the latest feminist addition to the Icelandic holiday-packed calendar, think again. In fact, while…
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Candy Of The Week: Bingo Balls
I promised myself I would make it through this entire candy review without making a joke about Bingo Balls being called “Bingo Balls.” My editor tells me the Icelandic name for this candy—“Bingo Lakkrískúlur”—provides less opportunities for inappropriate jokes about testicles. So…
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The Second Day Of Icelandic Winter, Sunday, October 25, Near Vík
Winter is upon us, according to the old Icelandic calendar. Yup, Saturday marked the beginning of Gormánuður (the month of Gor, “slaughter month” – the month in which the darkness takes hold and we slaughter things (mainly livestock)), the official First Day…
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Pleasant Spring Ahead, Predicts Medieval Norse Superstition
If the wisdom of the Old Norse calendar is any indication, this upcoming spring should be fair and mild. Before the Gregorian calendar landed on these fair shores, Icelanders abided the Norse calendar, based primarily on the solstices, equinoxes, and midway points…