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If you are going to visit Iceland<\/a> you can’t miss the opportunity to trek its volcanoes<\/a> or to visit its glaciers and ice caves<\/a>. And if you are a good traveler who plans his visits in advance you can be surprised by the events of Iceland<\/b>, the country of ice and fire.\/p><\/p>\n

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In this post we show you 4 Iceland events<\/b>, through which you can learn about the culture of the country and get closer to its people. Will you dare to discover them? <\/b> \ud83c\udf89<\/p>\n

New Year’s Eve<\/h2>\n

The night of December 31st is celebrated the Icelandic New Year’s Eve<\/b>. It’s celebrated in a particular way, past midnight the Icelanders go down to celebrate the arrival of the new year to the bonfires of each neighborhood<\/b>. Always so true to their motto “country of ice and fire”<\/b>… \ud83d\udd25<\/p>\n

It is also said that during this night the goblins change their place of residence, moving to another point of the island. If you travel with children tell them to be aware<\/b>, as they are the only ones who can see them. The legend tells that children can see magical creatures through a “third eye”, which closes when they become teenagers. <\/p>\n

Winter Lights Festival<\/h2>\n

Daylight hours in Iceland<\/a> is one of the key factors to study when planning your trip<\/b>. And although winter is the season with less light, Icelanders know how to make the most of it.<\/p>\n

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The first week of February<\/b> is celebrated in Reykjavik the Winter Lights Festival<\/b>. In this event, light sets are “installed” on some of the capital’s buildings, for keeping the light on in the dark. This event is usually accompanied by talks, cultural events, and even charity races that are incorporated over the years.<\/p>\n

Midsummer solstice in Iceland<\/h2>\n

If you travel to the country during the summer season<\/b> you will experience the summer solstice. This holiday is celebrated on June 21st<\/b>, along with the arrival of the midnight sun<\/b>.<\/p>\n