Cold Weather Clothing Guide CONTENTS: Key findings for winter clothes: What are the warmest clothing materials? Best pure materials for keeping warm Is polyester good for winter? Does silk keep you warm? Best material blends for winter Is acrylic warm? Types of clothes to wear in winter Best hat material for winter Best socks material for winter...
The last several days have been marked by more than 18,000 tremors and earthquakes in Iceland, indicating a likely volcanic eruption not far from the international airport of Keflavík. The earthquakes have been felt in the capital Reykjavik and surrounding villages, causing several sleepless nights for the people in Grindavík village which is closest to the area. (Update: on the...
It’s a popular bit of trivia that Greenland is largely ice, and Iceland is largely green. These days, however, it’s the rest of the world that’s “green” looking in at Iceland’s handling of the COVID-19 pandemic. As of February 2021, the small nation just south of the Artic Circle has almost no infections—knock on wood! (Or “sjö, níu, þrettán,” as...
As long as there have been communities living in Iceland, there have been traditions of feasts and merrymaking. Christianity came to Iceland around the year 1000, just a few generations after settlers moved to the small island in the northern Atlantic. There were existing religious beliefs before then, however, most of which were replaced at that time by Christian holidays...
The song “Husavik” written for the Netflix original “Eurovision Song Contest: The Story of Fire Saga” is tapped as a likely nomination for best original song at the 93rd Academy Awards this year. The Husavik song is performed by characters Lars Erickssong and Sigrit Ericksdóttir (played by Will Ferrell and Rachel McAdams). The two play a duo of quirky and...
The Icelandic holiday of Bóndadagur is the day devoted to celebrate and pamper the man of the house. The notions of manhood and masculinity have certainly changed since Norse settlers arrived to the country, but this holiday has evolved with the times and continues to be a favorite among locals. Keep reading to learn about the origins and traditions of...
