Saint Thorlak’s Day – Þorláksmessa Þorlákur Þorhallsson (Bishop Thorlakur) is the patron Saint of Iceland. Today we celebrate a holiday called Þorláksmessa (Thorlak’s...
December 23 is Þorláksmessa, the mass of St. Þorlákur, the patron saint of Iceland December 23 is Þorláksmessa, the feast of St. Thorlákur (or Thorlac) one of the most important days in Iceland. It marks the last day of...
Icelandic Christmas Traditions | Guide to Iceland Is it true that Icelanders cuddle up with a book and chocolates on Christmas Eve? What are Icelandic traditions during the Christmas...