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Christian Feast Day: Thorlac Thorhallsson, patron saint of Iceland; The last day of preparations before Christmas.
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Saint Thorlak
Icelandic prelate and saint, bishop of Skalholt
Thorlak Thorhallsson is the patron saint of Iceland. He was Bishop of Skálholt from 1178 until his death. Thorlak's relics were translated to the Cathedral of Skalholt in 1198, not long after his successor, Páll Jónsson, announced at the Althing that vows could be made to…Source: Wikipedia (CC BY-SA)
Iceland
Island country in the Atlantic Ocean
Iceland is a Nordic island country between the Arctic Ocean and the North Atlantic Ocean, located on the Mid-Atlantic Ridge between Europe and North America. It is culturally and politically linked with Europe and is the region's westernmost and most sparsely populated country.…Source: Wikipedia (CC BY-SA)
Christmas
Christian holiday, usually December 25
Christmas is an annual festival commemorating the birth of Jesus Christ, observed primarily on December 25 as a religious and cultural celebration among billions of people around the world. A liturgical feast central to Christianity, Christmas preparation begins on the First…Source: Wikipedia (CC BY-SA)