Þorrablót (February)

Þorrablót is an Icelandic midwinter festival celebrated during the month of Þorri, which corresponds to mid-January to mid-February in the modern calendar. This festival has its origins in the Norse tradition of honoring the god Thor. Today, Þorrablót is celebrated with gatherings where participants enjoy traditional Icelandic foods, such as fermented shark (hákarl), boiled sheep's head (svið), and lamb soup (kjötsúpa). In Grímsey, locals, along with their relatives and friends, gather for a festive occasion to celebrate this tradition.