Thorlaksmessa with soured skate and potatoes, thank you
The Mass of St. Thorlákur* is the last day before Christmas, known as Thorláksmessa, celebrated on the 23rd of December every year. The day is celebra...
Little hope for white Christmas in southern Iceland
There is a very little hope for a white Christmas in southern Iceland this year. Snow is now a luxury over Christmas, a luxury that Icelanders are see...
Internet shopping threatens the high street
This festive season will see an increasing number of shoppers shunning traditional retail stores by purchasing more than half of their presents on the...