Iceland celebrates a midwinter tradition where men are honored with fermented shark
During the harsh midwinter month of Thorri, Icelanders celebrate Bóndadagur by honoring the men in their lives with traditional songs and a notorious feast featuring fermented shark and sheep heads.
Iceland celebrates Bóndadagur, or Husband's Day, on the first day of the ancient month of Thorri. This tradition marks a time when the master of the house would welcome the harsh winter month by hopping on one leg around his farm while wearing only one pant leg.
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