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Þorláksmessa

St. Thorlakur's Day, a holiday on Dec. 23 celebrating 12th century priest Þorlákur Þórhallsson, the patron saint of Iceland, and on which buried and fermented skate is eaten

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Saint Thorlak’s Day – Þorláksmessa

Þorlákur Þorhallsson (Bishop Thorlakur) is the patron Saint of Iceland. Today we celebrate a holiday called Þorláksmessa (Thorlak’s Mass). Here is a photo of his statue at the Dómkirkja Krists konungs – Catholic Cathedral in Iceland. This is the last...

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December 23 is Þorláksmessa, the mass of St. Þorlákur, the patron saint of Iceland | Icelandmag

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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 holidays? What do Icelanders do on...

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Christmas in Iceland | Fun Iceland

Associated Dishes

Svartfugl

Beef

Hangikjöt

Puffin