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New Year's Eve in Iceland is one spectacular celebration! The festivities traditionally start with a family dinner, followed by going to bonfires (brenna), where people gather to meet friends and neighbors, enjoy the warmth from the fire and perhaps sing some traditional songs. Then the majority of the nation sits down in front of the television to watch the "New Year's Prank" which is the most watched television program of the year, covering events of the year in a humorous way.
When it gets close to midnight all hell breaks loose with a spectacular display of fireworks, reaching maximum at midnight. Iceland does not have the restrictions on fireworks during this time of the year, that other countries have, so the whole population of the Reykjavík Capital Area (200,000) makes its own massive fireworks show all over the city by blasting off fireworks from their garden or some vantage point.
But this is only the beginning. After midnight, the nightclubs and pubs are open for business, with dancing and celebrating going well into the morning.
But for middle aged person like me, the “Dean” or project manager of Focus on Nature, I prefer the early hours of New Years Day. It is great for outdoor walking when weather permits, with a fresh spirit looking forward to a good year focusing on nature.
Focus on Nature wishes you a really happy new year
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