CORRECTS SPELLING TO CANDLE-STEALER, NOT CANDEL-STEALER - Local actor playing "Candle-Stealer," one of Iceland's 13 mischievous troll brothers that have taken the role of Father Christmas, addresses ...

When thinking of holiday getaways, Iceland may not be the first place that comes to mind due to all of the deep snows, ice, ...

The people of northern Iceland have had their travel plans disrupted with a record high snowfall this December. Roads have been shut, flights cancelled and school suspended. But for the children of ...

The Yule Cat has to be one of the most interesting Christmas beasts. Coming from Icelandic folklore, it's surrounded by ...

Watch Iceland Naturally’s video about the famed Icelandic Yule Lads, 13 mythical creatures that bring gifts - and a little mischief - around the holidays. REYKJAVIK, Iceland--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Get in ...

(WHTM) — Iceland is a nation of near-compulsive literacy. The island’s population as of 2024 is 388,790, subject to change without notice. The literary rate is about 99 percent. In 2013, Iceland’s ...

Imagine this: It's Christmas Eve and after receiving a brand-new book from your family, you cozy up in your favorite reading nook or in front of the fire with a mug of hot cocoa and spend the rest of ...

One of Iceland's most cherished traditions is the "Christmas Book Flood" (Jólabókaflóð). Rooted in the country's rich literary culture, it involves gifting new books on Christmas Eve and spending the ...

If you’re looking for an excuse to wind down from all the holiday hustle this year, take a cue from Iceland. For decades now, this remote country has observed a tradition that’s tailor-made for ...

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MYVATN, Iceland – The people of northern Iceland have had their travel plans disrupted with a record high snowfall this December. Roads have been shut, flights cancelled and school suspended. But for ...