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North American Icelandic Heritage Festivals

See all the special events, annual holidays, and special celebrations for June in the listings below. Today is Seaman's Day -...

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

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

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...

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

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,...

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

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

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