Dear friends, let’s celebrate like we’re in Iceland!
I’ve read that there is a tradition in Iceland called jolabokaflod, “Yule Book Flood.” On Christmas Eve, gifts of books are exchanged, and then everyone spends the evening reading. This is one idea that I hope will spread far and wide, across all regions and all faiths and all ages.
It brings me great joy to share these favorites with you, with best wishes for the new year.