December 24, 2023
In Iceland people exchange new and used books on Christmas Eve, an event dubbed Jólabókaflóð (pronounced “yo-la-bok-a-flot”), or “Yule Book Flood.” The tradition began during World War II when many imports were rationed but paper was more prevalent.
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