jólamatur
Jólamatur is the traditional Icelandic Christmas meal, a collection of foods prepared for the holiday season and especially enjoyed on Christmas Eve. The term translates to Christmas food and reflects a long-standing culinary tradition in Iceland, rooted in rural practices of preservation, boiling and baking.
Typical components of jólamatur include hangikjöt, a smoked lamb that is usually warmed and served in thin
Cultural significance and evolution: jólamatur functions as a focal point of family gathering and shared meals