Food
This red-and-white striped treat is a traditional Christmas candy.
Candy cane
I’m round and bright, I shine at night, I’m often on top of a Christmas tree
star
Merry Xmas
Gleðileg Jól
How many staff members are under 25?
5
This Italian Christmas bread is fluffy, sweet, and often filled with candied fruit or chocolate
Panettone
I’m a plant seen during Christmas, with berries red and leaves of green. Kiss beneath me, it’s a festive scene!
mistletoe
The Icelandic alphabet's unique letter
þorn (Þ)
Nic
A festive Swedish warm beverage is sometimes called glögg.
mulled wine
I can be made of gingerbread, I’m a house that won’t keep you warm in bed.
gingerbread house
Happy New Year in Icelandic
Gleðilegt nýtt ár
This is the mascot of our school
Daniel
Traditional Icelandic crispy bread is known for its intricate patterns.
laufabrauð / leaf bread
I fly without wings, I cry without eyes. Wherever I go, darkness flies.
wind
the Icelandic word for "Santa Claus," often used to describe the Yule Lads
jólasveinn
How many vegetarian/vegan staff members are?
7
This nougat-like treat made from almonds and honey is a staple in Spanish Christmas celebrations
turrón
I am not alive but can grow, I don’t have lungs but need air, I don’t have a mouth but water kills me.
fire
3 Icelandic words for "snow"
Áfreði, Áfreri, Bleytuslag, Blotahríð, Blotasnjór, Broti, Bylur, Drift, Drífa, Él, Éljagangur, Fannburður, Fannkoma, Fannkyngi, Fannspýja, Fjúk, Fukt, Fýlingur, Fönn, Gaddur, Geyfa, Harðfenni, Hjaldur, Hjarn, Hjálm, Hraglandi, Hreyta, Hreytingur, Hríð, Hríðargeyfa, Hríðarkóf, Hríðaveður, Hundslappadrífa, Kafald, Kafaldsbylur, Kafaldshjastur, Kafaldshríð, Kafafjúk, Kafsnjór, Kastahríð, Kerlingahláka, Klessingur, Kóf, Kófbylur, Kófviðri, Krapi, Kyngi, Lausamjöll, Lenjuhríð, Logndrífa, Maldringur, Maldur, Mjallroka, Mjöll, Moksturshríð, Moksturskafald, Moldél, Mugga, Mulla, Mylgringur, Nýsnævi, Ofanburður, Ofanbylur, Ofanfjúk, Ofanhríð, Ofankafald, Ofankoma, Ofanmjöll, Pos, Skafald, Skari, Skafrenningur, Skæðadrífa, Slabb, Snjógangur, Snjóhraglandi, Snjóhreytingur, Snjóhríð, Snjókoma, Snjómugga, Snjór, Snjóæsingur, Snær, Svælingsbylur, Úrkoma
2007