Why Iceland S Jolabokaflod Is The Perfect Christmas Eve Tradition
What Is Jolabokaflod? Jolabokaflod, or “Christmas Book Flood” in English, is the Icelandic tradition of giving and unwrapping new books on Christmas Eve, cozying up with family, and reading into the night. It sounds simple, and might not dazzle your child the way your neighbor’s rooftop light show does, but it’s an excellent way to turn all that pre-Christmas excited into a calm, quiet read-a-thon. Jolabokaflod has a rich history in Iceland, dating back to World War II when paper was one of the only commodities not rationed....