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by Heather Goodman Lytwyn I have been making vinarterta for years. This year I had some prunes left over in the freezer, and so I made...

People join Icelandic Roots to learn more about their Icelandic heritage. One fantastic way to do so is to attend Samtal Hour (Samtal is Icelandic for conversation). Our previous two Samtal Hours were devoted to memories of Icelandic holiday customs and traditions as well as the holiday foods the participants remembered and enjoyed. Great discussions were held about the Yule Lads and much more. Below are some other preparations, foods, folklore, and festivities. Icelandic h

Icelanders love books so it is not surprising that one of the most beloved traditions in Iceland today is Jólabókaflóðið, the annual...

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 is bringing a delightful story from our archives to enjoy again this season... Icelandic Roots volunteer, Natalie Guttormsson, asked fellow volunteer Bryndís Viglundsdóttir to reflect on how Christmas celebrations in Iceland have changed compared to her memories of her childhood. This is the story she wrote... The Christmas holidays, jólin, as the season is celebrated now-a-days, have certainly changed over the years. My memory of looking forward to the jól st

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.

Editor Note: As the celebration of the longest day of the year draws near in Iceland, we present this earlier blog written by Sunna...

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.

Celebrating Bjórdagur on March 1st in Iceland.

This article was originally written by Hálfdan Helgason in 2006 as part of his regular newsletters. This year, 2023, the first day of...