Hátíðarinnar

Hátíðarinnar is an Icelandic phrase that functions as the definite genitive form of the noun hátíð (festival, holiday). It literally means “of the festival” or “the festival’s.” It is not the name of a distinct historical era or movement; rather, it appears within noun phrases to attribute qualities or actions to a specific festival or to discuss the traditions surrounding a festival.

In usage, hátíðarinnar forms part of descriptive expressions such as hátíðarinnar hefð (the tradition of the festival) or hátíðarinnar siðir (the customs of the festival). The form is a standard example of Icelandic possessive/genitive construction with the definite article, and it can be found in both contemporary writing and historical or folkloric contexts.

Culturally, festivals and seasonal celebrations have long been a feature of Icelandic social life, including religious feasts, harvest or winter celebrations, and modern public holidays. The phrase hátíðarinnar is a linguistic tool that allows speakers and writers to tie particular customs, events, or qualities to a specific festival in a precise, possessive way.

See also: hátíð, Icelandic language, genitive case, Icelandic grammar.

References: standard Icelandic dictionaries and grammar resources describe the formation and use of the definite genitive, including examples with hátíð and related terms.