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Dec 10, 2020
1 min

Our First Annual Book Flood Guide

Icelanders celebrate Christmas with books. So much so that there is a word for the holiday book buying season: Jólabókaflóð or Christmas...

Jul 31, 2020
3 min

The Day of the Icelanders

This weekend, North American Icelanders celebrate 'The Day of the Icelanders.' Come join us ONLINE for fun and educational offerings.

Jun 7, 2020
3 min

Festival of the Sea – Sjómannadagurinn

Written by Elin de Ruyter ‘Oh, my Lord and my God, when I now fare forth out to the fish grounds and feel my impotence and the weakness...

Jul 25, 2019
4 min

The Deuce of August and Islendingadagurinn

Icelandic Roots will be at the upcoming Icelandic celebrations and are offering many FREE opportunities.

Feb 21, 2019
2 min

Women's Day - Konudagur

Dear MEN, Here is your "heads-up." There is an important day this Sunday where you can treat the women in your life to a special dinner,...

Jul 10, 2017
3 min

The King of Iceland for One Summer

Dog Days of Summer and a temporary King of Iceland for one summer.

May 31, 2014
1 min

Iceland’s Festival of the Sea

Til hamingju með Sjómannadaginn (Happy Seaman's Day)! The first Sunday in June of each year.

May 28, 2014
3 min

Happy Uppstigningardagur

Happy Uppstigningardagur (Ascension Day)! Gragas I Laws of Early Iceland celebrations for Easter.

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