Iceland blog articles and news announcements

Iceland’s Verslunarmannahelgi: A Festival of Tradition and Exploration

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Iceland National Day is June 17—and a Holiday Since 1944

A parade files down the streets of Reykjavik as onlookers watch from the sidewalk and open windows nearby. It’s National Day in Iceland, the annual celebration of the country’s independence.

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The Launch of Icewear’s Black Sheep Line Could Launch Your Next Adventure

In 2021, Icewear launched its Icelandic Wool Insultation collection and revolutionized the industry standards of both warmth and sustainability.

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Konudagur - Woman's Day in Iceland

All over the world, there are national and international holidays that celebrate women. There’s International Women’s Day, Mother’s Day, and many local traditions built around powerful female figures and mythical goddesses from legend and lore.

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Knitting in Iceland: An Expression of National Pride

Knitting and wool production have been staples of the Icelandic economy and way of life for centuries, but the sweater we now know as the Icelandic wool sweater, known in Iceland as the lopapeysa, is a more recent addition to the country’s cultural expression.

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