The holiday season in Iceland is getting closer. The holiday season is very important to Icelanders. Short days of winter are brighter with decorative lights and the happy mood surrounding the Icelanders as Christmas approach.

Many Icelanders consider Christmas as a time of giving. We give gifts to friends, family and to people in need in Iceland and abroad. Christmas is also the time of Santa Claus.

Icelandic tales and heritage tell stories of not one but thirteen Santa's each with its own name often associated with his look or behavior. Skyrgamur is associated with the Icelandic product Skyr because he likes to eat Skyr. Stufur, or Shorty in loose translation, gets his name from being the shortest of the Icelandic Santas. If your plan is to visit Iceland 13 days or less before Christmas then you will have a good chance of meeting one of those fascinating fellows.

Christmas is also the time many Icelanders hope for snow. We dream of white Christmas because the snow gives Christmas the perfect ingredient, making the perfect match of a beautiful nature and a kind spirit.