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Icelandic Language
The principal language of Iceland is Icelandic, a highly inflected North Germanic language. Danish and English are also taught in schools. Linguistic purism is strongly supported in Iceland in an atte [ ... ]
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What do Icelanders eat?
Icelanders now have a diet that is closer to the recommendations of nutritionists. Consumption of saturated fat has been reduced while fruit and vegetables are eaten more often.
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Þorramatur
Þorramatur (Thorramatur, food of the þorri) is a traditional Icelandic food which people have been eating for centuries.
It is basically a selection of traditional Icelandic food, consisting mainly [ ... ]
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Religion
Religion in Iceland was initially the Viking religion that believed in Norse mythology. Later the nation became half-Christian and then more fully Christian. This increasing Christianisation culminate [ ... ]
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Icelandic food
The Icelandic kitchen is simple and interesting. It is not famous like the French or the Italian but it has its own rhythm and flavors. The Icelandic climate and the harsh land didn't give farmers the [ ... ]
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The culture of Iceland is rich and varied as well as being known for its literary heritage which stems from authors from the 12th to 14th centuries. Other Icelandic traditional arts include weaving, silver crafting, and wood carving. The Reykjavík area has several professional theatres, a symphony orchestra, an opera, and a large amount of art galleries, bookstores, cinemas, and museums. Iceland's literacy rate is among the highest in the world, and a love of literature, art, chess, and other intellectual pursuits is widespread. |
Icelandic culture