Iceland Facts That Sets It Apart From Other Countries

Published on 01/17/2025
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Iceland Has 13 Santas

Icelanders anticipate 13 Yule Lads, not Santa Claus, to visit them on Christmas, while the majority of the Western world waits impatiently for their gifts. Starting 13 days before Christmas as children in Iceland eagerly await their modest present, each rugged-looking Santa makes one visit.

Iceland Has 13 Santas

Iceland Has 13 Santas

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100 Words For Wind

Despite having a notoriously challenging language, the people are also extremely proficient in English, making it simple for visitors to move around. Icelandic has 100 terms for wind, which is an unusual fact that makes sense. Due to its close resemblance to Old Norse, many Icelanders are able to read writings written in it.

100 Words For Wind

100 Words For Wind

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