THE
ß
IG DAY
In Iceland, Denmark and
Sweden, 24 December
is the high point for
festivities: a day when
gifts are torn open,
families – dressed
smartly for the occasion
–
feast for hours, and old
customs are adhered to.
In Iceland, tradition says
everyone should receive
a new piece of clothing. If
they don’t, they could be
eaten by the Christmas
Cat, a black feline said to
be on the prowl.
F A S H I O N
S C A N D I N A V I A
