FOR AGES 3 YEARS TO 18 YEARS
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Iceland is a Nordic country.
There are significant Viking links. Icelanders are proud of their past and the various rituals that go with it.
Icelandic has strong roots in the Old Norse language. It was used by early Viking settlers.
Apart from their Viking ancestors, Icelanders enjoy a vibrant culture of cuisine, literature, and the arts. Reykjavik, the capital city, features galleries, bookshops, many theaters, and a philharmonic orchestra. Icelandic music, which combines pop and folk, has formed its own genre. Attending a local performance is a fantastic opportunity to immerse yourself in the culture and ambiance.
In Iceland, there are a number of special days that commemorate a variety of events. Husband's Day and Wife's Day are celebrated with a gift and a dinner on Bóndadagur and Konudagur, respectively. Thorrablót is another significant day that commemorates the ancient month of Thorri, during which Icelanders often attend at least one feast filled with excellent delicacies, including smoked lamb. In addition, they will sing, play games, and tell tales.
The very widespread belief in elves is an intriguing aspect of Icelanders that testifies to their heritage of magic and mystery. Half the population believes elves are plausible or conceivable to still wander the world. Elves, trolls, and other mythological creatures are symbols of Iceland's long-standing love of mythology.
Iceland has a rich culture. There are many traditions that can be dated back centuries. The forefathers had been following these. Some customs are unique to Iceland that you may not see anywhere else in the world.
According to Iceland's history, Christmas in Iceland begins four weeks before the official holiday. It begins on December 24 and concludes 13 days later on January 6.
The Vikings had settled in Iceland. They have a large impact on the culture and traditions that followed. Reykjavík is the capital city and is famous among tourists. The Northern lights are the other attraction for tourists. But the main effect is the effect of Vikings in Iceland.
Katrin Jakobsdóttir is Iceland's Prime Minister. Iceland is a forward-thinking country in Europe in the field of geothermal energy due to its abundance of hot springs. The Icelandic people have been attempting to harness the fresh air and vitality of the blue lagoon.
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At Kidadl we pride ourselves on offering families original ideas to make the most of time spent together at home or out and about, wherever you are in the world. We strive to recommend the very best things that are suggested by our community and are things we would do ourselves - our aim is to be the trusted friend to parents.
We try our very best, but cannot guarantee perfection. We will always aim to give you accurate information at the date of publication - however, information does change, so it’s important you do your own research, double-check and make the decision that is right for your family.
Kidadl provides inspiration to entertain and educate your children. We recognise that not all activities and ideas are appropriate and suitable for all children and families or in all circumstances. Our recommended activities are based on age but these are a guide. We recommend that these ideas are used as inspiration, that ideas are undertaken with appropriate adult supervision, and that each adult uses their own discretion and knowledge of their children to consider the safety and suitability.
Kidadl cannot accept liability for the execution of these ideas, and parental supervision is advised at all times, as safety is paramount. Anyone using the information provided by Kidadl does so at their own risk and we can not accept liability if things go wrong.
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