Bolludagur facts for kids
Bolludagur, also known as "Cream Bun Day," is a fun holiday in Iceland. It's connected to Fastelavn, a carnival tradition celebrated in countries like Denmark and Norway before Lent. Bolludagur happens on Shrove Monday. The days after are Sprengidagur (on Shrove Tuesday) and Öskudagur (Ash Wednesday).
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What is Bolludagur?
Bolludagur is a special day where kids get to have a lot of fun and eat yummy treats! It's all about cream buns and a unique tradition involving decorated sticks.
How Kids Celebrate
In Iceland, Bolludagur has a special tradition that started in the mid-20th century. Kids decorate a stick with colorful paper. On Bolludagur morning, they use these sticks to gently tap their parents while shouting, "bolla, bolla, bolla!" This is their way of asking for cream buns. In return, parents give the children delicious cream buns. It's a playful and sweet way to celebrate!
The Delicious Cream Buns
The stars of Bolludagur are the sweet cream buns themselves. These buns are usually filled with tasty cream and jam. To make them even better, they are often topped with a layer of chocolate. Imagine a soft bun, creamy filling, and a chocolatey top – a perfect treat for a holiday!
Where Did Bolludagur Come From?
This holiday tradition originally came from Lutheran countries, especially Denmark and Norway. It was brought to Iceland in the 19th century. Over time, it developed its own special Icelandic customs, like the stick-tapping tradition, making it unique to the country.
