Cultural traditions in Iceland /

O'Brien, Cynthia

Cultural traditions in Iceland / Cynthia O'Brien. - 32 pages : color illustrations, color maps ; 28 cm - Cultural traditions in my world . - Cultural traditions in my world. .

Includes index.

Welcome to Iceland -- Twelfth Night -- Thorrablot -- Bun Day -- Ash Wednesday and Easter -- First Day of Summer -- Festival of the Sea -- Republic Day -- Midsummer Night -- Shopkeepers' Day -- Round up -- Independence Day -- Christmas -- New Year's Eve.

Iceland is a country full of unique traditions some stemming from its Norse heritage and others from religious observances. Readers will learn about the interesting cultural traditions of Iceland, from distinctive food festivals to family traditions, as well as holidays connected to traditional myths and stories. Topics also include Icelandic celebrations of familiar holidays such as Easter and Christmas.

Age 5-8. Grade K to 3. Guided reading: P.

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Festivals--Iceland--Juvenile literature.
Holidays--Iceland--Juvenile literature.


Iceland--Social life and customs--Juvenile literature.


Illustrated works.

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