2018Christmas - Christmas Biscuits - First Day Cover block of 4

Gingerbread baking is an indispensable pastime in many Icelandic homes before Christmas. The artfully decorated gingerbread can be made into all sorts of shapes and colours. Families come together to bake biscuits or make their own gingerbread houses in various shapes and sizes. Christmas is a family time, and most people find that spending time with their children and close relatives is the best and most precious gift they can wish for.