Christmas in Iceland

As its freezing cold in Iceland during December; Christmas in Iceland is celebrated indoors. Food forms a major part of Icelandic Yuletide celebrations in every home as delicious dishes of ham, duck, ptarmigan , and reindeer fill up the dining table! Travour takes you on a memorable gastronomic journey to Iceland as part of its special package of Christmas in Iceland Almost every local has smoked lamb during Christmas time. It is enjoyed with green beans, potatoes, yellow turnips and white sauce. Prior to Christmas, Icelandic housewives bake scrumptious ginger cookies. Another Icelandic festive favorite is fried bread, laufabraud (leafbread) Most local families meet for Yuletide afternoon coffee on 25 th December, or on the following day; the 26 th December. Christmas trees weren't part of Christmas in Iceland until 1900. Today there is a Christmas tree in every home in Iceland and they are cheerfully decorated with bells, balls, stars, streamers, confetti, popcorn, lamps and lights. At Icelandic Christmas parties the whole family dances merrily round the family Christmas tree.

Travour shows you that Christmas and yuletide celebrations in this freezing cold place need not be all that boring. One can chose on of our prescribed travel deals which of course will keep you and your family mostly indoors but not without festive fun!

So we offer you Christmas in Iceland complete with cozy and warm bonfires, delicious barbeque snacks and titbits and even an opportunity to sing with the local choir if you happen to be talented!

Travour a dynamic tourist -friendly international travel site takes you to the heartland of X-Mass ice to give you a real feel of Christmas in Iceland