My Christmas and New Year’s in Iceland has been one of the most memorable events of my life. Although I have been to Iceland on five separate occasions, there is always something new to explore and see, and this trip was no different.
While there, I was able to experience new customs surrounding the holidays and New Year’s. In Iceland they have a folk tale about the Yule lads, 13 mysterious lads that cause mayhem throughout the month of December. They also have New Year’s fireworks like nowhere else on Earth. The fireworks start on Dec. 23 and continue sporadically throughout the rest of the month, ending with a breathtaking fireworks display that lasts from 10 p.m. on Dec. 31 to 6 a.m Jan. 1.
I love Iceland and will always find a way to go back.
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A knee-deep hot spring found in Reykjavík, built by a local artist utilizing the natural thermal activity and the beauty of the landscape to create a great place to relax.
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Þingvellir National Park, home of Iceland’s original parliament founded in 930 AD and used in Game of Thrones for the location of the Eyrie.
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Ice-covered bench found near the geyser, which sprays boiling hot water 100 feet into the air every few minutes, coating the surrounding area in thick ice.
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A piece of a shipwreck found on one of Iceland’s famous black beaches.
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The Icelandic horse. In the winter, they have thick fluffy coats to help them keep warm in the freezing landscape.
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In Iceland during the winter the sun never really goes up so during the few hours of daylight you get, the sky will often have shades of pink, orange, yellow, and purple on the horizon.
Photo by Anika Matthews
Fantastic article and Breathtaking pictures
Love the pictures! Great article!
Wonderful article! Glad you had such a great experience. ❤️
Very nice article great photos