<meta name="title" content="Christmas in Iceland"/><meta name="description" content="The Christmas celebrations or Yuletide are the biggest holiday in Iceland. Many traditions may be familiar, but some perhaps a bit peculiar, like that children put shoes in their bedroom window for 13 days in the hope of getting presents from mischievous yule-lads. So how do Icelanders celebrate the Yuletide and how can travelers participate in the festivities?"/>
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A snow path leading up to a decorated house
Two children standing in front of an icy lake
A light sculpture of the giant christmas cat
Christmas in Iceland