Boðlagi
boðlagi is a term used in Icelandic-speaking contexts to describe the customary rules and conventions governing invitations and the conduct of ceremonial events. It encompasses the etiquette surrounding who is invited, how invitations are issued, and the sequence and management of activities at formal gatherings. The concept emphasizes hospitality, respect, and orderly proceedings in social and official settings.
Etymology and scope. The word combines boð, meaning invitation, with lag, meaning order or code, to form
Modern practice. Today, boðlagi retains core principles of clarity and formality while adapting to contemporary communication