Öskudagur or Ash Wednesday is the first day of lent and follows Bolludagur (Bun day Monday) and Sprengidagur (Bursting Tuesday). Expect to see children dressed up in costumes and singing in shops in exchange for some candy. This is not […]
ash wednesday
In Iceland we celebrate the so called Bolludagur or Bun-day Monday. It’s probably exactly what you picture when you hear the word Bun-day; people eating buns, right? But the tradition is not as simple as it sounds. Before I explain, […]
