According to Wikipedia, this Icelandic event is, “the annual release of new books occurring in the months before Christmas. These books are then purchased as presents to be gifted on Christmas Eve… The tradition extends into the night, when Icelanders will often read their new books and drink hot chocolate.”
The prevalance of the Christmas Book Flood tradition means that books are the most popular Christmas gifts in the entire country!
Here are Success Won’t Wait, we think that this is a terrific tradition to implement. Need some suggestions for books to gift this holiday season? Here are a few award-winning lists to get you started:
If your budget is already stretched tight, consider stopping at your local library. You can check out books that will appeal to the whole family, and still institute this amazing tradition. (Click here for a complete list of Delaware Libraries.)
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