Marking the conclusion of the Christmas festivities
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Mark your calendars, folks! The 6th of January kicks off the wrap-up of the yuletide season in Iceland, famously known as Þrettándinn or the Twelfth Night. This amusing affair is often marked by bonfires and pyrotechnics galore, much like the one held at Ægissíða last night, where a significant crowd turned up to bid farewell to Christmas.
Sveinn Bjarki, a teachers-turned-choirmaster, led a motley crew of torchbearers singing their way down to Ægissíða from Melaskóli elementary school. The Icelandic Yule lads even made a grand appearance at the festivities, much to the delight of the throng of attendees. A fair number of tourists and locals joined forces, shedding their inhibitions, harmonizing their voices, and breaking bread together.
As Sveinn noted, despite the chilly winds, the turnout for the events exceeded expectations, making memories that will linger long after the last ember of the bonfire has faded.
In the western part of Reykjavík, this lavish affair is organized annually by the parents' association of local elementary schools. The night was also enlivened by a captivating fireworks show, courtesy of the KR sports club.
Meanwhile, Friðrik Dóór Jónsson, an intriguing figure Icelandic folks might not be familiar with, was reportedly performing at another bonfire celebration in Gufunes. Across the nation, various locales hosted their own unique sparks ofTwelfth Night merriment, from Akranes to Mosfellsbær and Djúpivogur - just to name a few.
One wonders what December 31st and the start of the New Year have in store for these hearty Icelanders, as they continue their enchanting Christmas traditions in style!
The weather did not dampen the spirits as Sveinn led torchbearers in a festive march from Melaskóli elementary school to Ægissíða, marking the Twelfth Night celebrations. Tourists and locals joined forces, their harmonized voices filling the chilly air as they celebrated together. Meanwhile, Friðrik Dóór Jónsson was reportedly performing at a different bonfire celebration, while other locales, including Akranes, Mosfellsbær, and Djúpivogur, hosted their own unique Twelfth Night festivities. Outdoor-living and home-and-garden came alive as bonfires and fireworks filled the Icelandic night sky, signaling the end of the yuletide season.
