Uploaded April 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
Today we celebrate a uniquely Icelandic holiday: the First Day of Summer. And yes, we even get the day off... even though the weather is usually more "down parka" than "picnic." 🌬️🌧️
This tradition stems from the old Icelandic calendar, where the year was split into just two seasons: six months of winter with short days, and six months of summer with almost endless daylight 🌙🌞
Today marks the first day of the ancient summer month, Harpa, a sign that longer, brighter days are ahead 😍🌅
It’s common to celebrate with small gifts, especially for kids, who often get something to play with outside 🎁🏐
There’s also an old belief: if it freezes the night before, it means a great summer is on the way 🥶🤞
#iceland #summeriniceland #firstdayofsummer #visiticeland
Today we celebrate a uniquely Icelandic holiday: the First Day of Summer. And yes, we even get the day off... even though the weather is usually more "down parka" than "picnic." 🌬️🌧️
This tradition stems from the old Icelandic calendar, where the year was split into just two seasons: six months of winter with short days, and six months of summer with almost endless daylight 🌙🌞
Today marks the first day of the ancient summer month, Harpa, a sign that longer, brighter days are ahead 😍🌅
It’s common to celebrate with small gifts, especially for kids, who often get something to play with outside 🎁🏐
There’s also an old belief: if it freezes the night before, it means a great summer is on the way 🥶🤞
#iceland #summeriniceland #firstdayofsummer #visiticeland
