The ships in the harbor are decorated with lights to celebrate the
Christmas season.
Decorations appear on crosses and headstones
in the cemetery, and many are decorated with lights as well. Christmas is
a time of remembrance for many Icelanders.
The school in my parent's hometown. These
wonderful pictures are the handiwork of the school's students. They are
made from brown wrapping paper and silk paper. Some new pictures are made
every year, with old favorites being repaired and renewed.
One year we put an old fishing boat on the
bonfire. Here the fire is just starting to burn the salt-soaked wood.
The bonfire is an excellent occasion to take
some really weird pictures...
The fire casts an eerie glow on the dancing
elves. Every year at some of the bigger bonfires, there will be a troupe
of dancers dressed as elves and trolls. Led by their king and queen, they
dance Icelandic folk dances and lead the spectators in song.
Some places will have a band playing as
well.
The kids enjoy themselves immensely, especially
when they are allowed to play with sparklers.
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