RAR #218: Jolabokaflod: How to Have a Christmas Book Flood
What if I told you that there’s an Icelandic Christmas tradition where you spend an entire day (or evening) reading books and sipping hot cocoa? And it’s what you’re SUPPOSED to be doing.
Yes, this is a real thing!
It’s called Jolabokaflod, and in this episode, you’ll hear:During Jolabokaflod, you gift members of your family with new books, and everyone drinks hot cocoa and spends the whole of Christmas Eve reading. If I didn’t get your attention before, I’ve got it now.
Today, I’m talking about when and how this tradition started, and how your family can make Jolabokaflod part of your Christmas traditions.
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How to do a Jolabokaflod STEP 1: Choose the dateThe Icelandic tradition has Jolabokaflod landing on Christmas Eve, but you can do it any time that works for you. Winter solstice? New Year’s Eve? A random Tuesday evening? The choice is up to you!
STEP 2: Gather books & cocoaYou don’t need a stack of books for Jolabokaflod—just one book per person will do. You can purchase special books for the occasion or simply reserve books at your library and tuck them away for your special day.
STEP 3: Jolabokaflod!Jammies on, hot chocolate simmering. That’s it! We recommend making an easy dinner on Jolabokaflod, so you can relax and enjoy the evening too.
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