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The Yule Lads in Iceland
Posted by lingofacts | Sep 5, 2017 | Customs | 0 |
No Weapons for a Police
by lingofacts | Sep 7, 2017 | Customs | 0 |
The Icelandic police don’t carry guns. Crime in Iceland is very low and violent crime is practically nonexistent.
Read MoreDo You Love Coca-Cola
by lingofacts | Sep 6, 2017 | Customs | 0 |
Consumption of Coca–Cola per capita is higher in Iceland than in any other country.
Read MoreThe Very First Settler in Iceland
by lingofacts | Sep 6, 2017 | History | 0 |
Iceland’s first known settler, Ingólfur Arnarson, sailed from his native Norway to Iceland and settled at what is now ReykjavÃk in 874.
Read MoreTransportation in Iceland
by lingofacts | Sep 6, 2017 | Customs | 0 |
There are no railways or navigable inland waters. All important towns and districts can be reached by bus and truck via interurban roads.
Read MoreThe Old Icelandic Parliament
by lingofacts | Sep 6, 2017 | History | 0 |
Alþingi, the Icelandic parliament was founded in 930 and is one of the oldest in the world.
Read MoreIcelandics are Book Worms
by lingofacts | Sep 6, 2017 | Customs | 0 |
Iceland is a nation of book worms. There is a term in Icelandic called jólabókaflóð, the Christmas book flood. It refers to the great number of books published before Christmas, as books are popular Christmas presents.
Read MoreHow Christmas Trees are Decorated in Iceland
by lingofacts | Sep 6, 2017 | Customs | 0 |
Christmas trees in Iceland are decorated with snowflakes, candles, and elves called Jolasveninar.
Read MoreIcelandic Republic Day
by lingofacts | Sep 6, 2017 | Uncategorized | 0 |
June 17 is the celebration of Icelandic Republic Day. The Kingdom of Iceland became a republic in 1944, and June 17 was chosen because it was the birthday of Jon Sigurosson, a 19th-century leader.
Read MoreNorthernmost City in the World
by lingofacts | Sep 6, 2017 | Travel | 0 |
Iceland’s capital Reykjavik, is the northernmost city of any sovereign state in the world. It doesn’t get that cold though. Average temperature in Reykjavik in January is just about the same as in New York.
Read MoreIceland’s Comedian Mayor
by lingofacts | Sep 6, 2017 | History | 0 |
Comedian Jón Gnarr was elected the mayor of Reykjavik in 2010 and served 4 years. One of his campaign promises was not to fulfil any of his campaign promises.
Read MoreAsh Wednesday in Iceland
by lingofacts | Sep 5, 2017 | Customs | 0 |
Ash Wednesday is called Oskudagur, and the traditions around it are related to pranks and children. People collect ash in small bags called Oskupokar and try to tie them secretly to other people’s clothing.
Read MoreThe Bolludagur or Bun Day of Iceland
by lingofacts | Sep 5, 2017 | Customs | 0 |
The day that falls two days before Lent is called Bolludagur or Bun Day. Traditional cream puffs, the “buns,” are served in homes and restaurants.
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