{"id":37971,"date":"2023-12-07T09:00:18","date_gmt":"2023-12-07T15:00:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.allaboutlearningpress.com\/?p=37971"},"modified":"2023-12-09T10:15:04","modified_gmt":"2023-12-09T16:15:04","slug":"jolabokaflod","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog.allaboutlearningpress.com\/jolabokaflod\/","title":{"rendered":"J\u00f3lab\u00f3kafl\u00f3d: a Christmas Tradition for Book-Loving Families"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Once upon a time, the people of Iceland developed a wonderful holiday tradition. And then, thanks to the power of the Internet, the rest of the world learned of this delightful holiday activity and adopted it wholeheartedly. If you haven\u2019t already joined the fun of J\u00f3lab\u00f3kafl\u00f3d, you\u2019re about to discover a jolly holiday treat!<\/p><!--more-->\r\n\r\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.allaboutlearningpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/jolabokaflod-1-600x400-1-1.jpg\" alt=\"child holding a wrapped Jolabokaflod gift\" width=\"600\" class=\"center\" \/>\r\n\r\n<h2>What Is J\u00f3lab\u00f3kafl\u00f3d?<\/h2>\r\n\r\n<p>Great question! The translation of <span class=\"italic\">J\u00f3lab\u00f3kafl\u00f3d<\/span> is \u201cChristmas book flood\u201d and refers to the flood of new books published in Iceland each year in advance of the Christmas season. The word is tricky to pronounce in English, but if you say <span class=\"italic\">yo-la-boke-uh-flowed<\/span>, you\u2019ll be close.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<p>Today, the word J\u00f3lab\u00f3kafl\u00f3d is associated with a charming Icelandic tradition in which family members exchange books on Christmas Eve and then snuggle into their favorite <a href=\"https:\/\/blog.allaboutlearningpress.com\/cozy-reading-nooks\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">cozy reading spot<\/a> along with their new books and some chocolate. The tradition is said to date back to World War II when paper wasn\u2019t rationed in Iceland and books were popular gifts. It remains a sweet and simple tradition. Books and chocolate--what's not to love?<\/p>\r\n\r\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.allaboutlearningpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/jolabokaflod-5-600x400-1-1.jpg\" alt=\"mother and two little girls opening wrapped gifts for Jolabokaflod\" width=\"600\" class=\"center\" \/>\r\n\r\n<h2>8 Ways to Create Your Own J\u00f3lab\u00f3kafl\u00f3d Traditions<\/h2>\r\n\r\n<p>Some of the best traditions are born when you personalize them to suit your family. Here are some J\u00f3lab\u00f3kafl\u00f3d variations to help jump-start your plans. Feel free to fine tune the ideas below in whatever ways will delight your family the most!<\/p>\r\n\r\n<ol class=\"large aalp-blue\">\r\n<li><h3>Draw Names<\/h3>\r\n\r\n<p>Exchanging names and keeping them secret adds a heightened sense of mystery to the occasion. Write the name of each family member on a slip of paper and ask each person to draw a name. But don\u2019t tell anyone whose name you drew! On the night of the J\u00f3lab\u00f3kafl\u00f3d exchange, each giver can reveal their identity to the recipient.<\/p><\/li>\r\n\r\n<li><h3>Add Other Elements<\/h3>\r\n\r\n<p>In addition to books, why not add another element of fun? Perhaps each family member receives a new bookmark along with their book. Some families exchange coffee mugs; others exchange ornaments. What extra treat would <span class=\"italic\">your<\/span> family love most?<\/p><\/li>\r\n\r\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.allaboutlearningpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/jolabokaflod-3-600x400-1-1.jpg\" alt=\"girl holding a Santa cup filled with hot chocolate\" width=\"600\" class=\"center\" \/>\r\n\r\n<li><h3>Change the Date<\/h3>\r\n\r\n<p>J\u00f3lab\u00f3kafl\u00f3d doesn\u2019t have to occur on Christmas Eve. You could plan it for a few days before or after Christmas, or kick off the Christmas season with a Thanksgiving J\u00f3lab\u00f3kafl\u00f3d (an event that some of us fondly call <span class=\"italic\">Thanksgivabokaflod<\/span>, which seems fitting since you \u201cgive a book\u201d).<\/p><\/li>\r\n\r\n<li><h3>Make Things Sweet<\/h3>\r\n\r\n<p>Here\u2019s another area where it\u2019s fun to improvise. In Iceland, the book exchange tradition involves a cup of hot chocolate or some type of warm holiday beverage, but the flood of J\u00f3lab\u00f3kafl\u00f3d memes on social media have generally suggested eating chocolate on Christmas Eve while reading your new book. Perhaps you could distribute chocolate bars along with the books, or opt for foil-wrapped chocolates in Christmas colors, or skip the chocolate in favor of candy canes.<\/p><\/li>\r\n\r\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.allaboutlearningpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/jolabokaflod-4-600x400-1-1.jpg\" alt=\"two little girls smiling and drinking hot chocolate\" width=\"600\" class=\"center\" \/>\r\n\r\n<li><h3>Have a Book Swap<\/h3>\r\n\r\n<p>Instead of drawing names and choosing a book specifically for your recipient, try this variation: Each person chooses a book that they have particularly enjoyed and all the books go in a stack. Each family member then chooses a book that looks interesting to them.<\/p><\/li>\r\n\r\n<li><h3>Consider Themed Books<\/h3>\r\n\r\n<p>Make J\u00f3lab\u00f3kafl\u00f3d even more interesting by choosing a theme for the books. Maybe everyone can exchange <a href=\"https:\/\/blog.allaboutlearningpress.com\/christmas-picture-books\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Christmas-themed books,<\/a> or books related to history, or nature-themed books. <a href=\"https:\/\/blog.allaboutlearningpress.com\/graphic-novels\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Graphic novels<\/a>? <a href=\"https:\/\/blog.allaboutlearningpress.com\/poetry-books-for-kids\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Poetry books<\/a>? You could even choose <a href=\"https:\/\/blog.allaboutlearningpress.com\/category\/great-picture-books\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">picture books<\/a> as your theme and give each person (even adults!) a picture book.<\/p><\/li>\r\n\r\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.allaboutlearningpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/jolabokaflod-7-600x400-1-1.jpg\" alt=\"dad and child reading a picture book together for Jolabokaflod\" width=\"600\" class=\"center\" \/>\r\n\r\n<li><h3>Hold a Virtual J\u00f3lab\u00f3kafl\u00f3d<\/h3>\r\n\r\n<p>You don\u2019t necessarily have to get together <span class=\"italic\">in person<\/span> to celebrate the fun of J\u00f3lab\u00f3kafl\u00f3d! Send a small package containing a book and some chocolate to surprise a loved one with some holiday fun. Or plan a virtual J\u00f3lab\u00f3kafl\u00f3d via video chat and exchange books at the same time.<\/p><\/li>\r\n\r\n<li><h3>Choosing Books for J\u00f3lab\u00f3kafl\u00f3d<\/h3>\r\n\r\n<p>Shopping for books is always a treat, but it can be challenging to choose the perfect book for each family member. Each person could make a short list of desired titles, or you can try to surprise them with a book you hope they\u2019ll love. If you need ideas for the little ones on your J\u00f3lab\u00f3kafl\u00f3d list, be sure to check out our reviews and lists of <a href=\"https:\/\/blog.allaboutlearningpress.com\/category\/great-picture-books\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">picture books<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/blog.allaboutlearningpress.com\/category\/great-chapter-books\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">chapter books<\/a>.<\/p><\/li>\r\n\r\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.allaboutlearningpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/jolabokaflod-8-600x400-1-1.jpg\" alt=\"girl reading a book and drinking hot chocolate\" width=\"600\" class=\"center\" \/>\r\n\r\n<p>Do you have a J\u00f3lab\u00f3kafl\u00f3d tradition at your house? Tell us how you celebrate!<\/p>\r\n\r\n<p class=\"muted\">Photos by: Rachel Neumann<\/p>\r\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Books, chocolate, and family traditions\u2014what\u2019s not to like? 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