The tallest man in the photograph: How a railway made the Happy Jacksons A story of the Canadian Pacific Railway, the Last Spike, and the making of a family – written to honour the friendship between Canada and the United States on the occasion of America’s 250th anniversary. – Published in Lögberg-Heimskringla August 1, 2026  [...] The post Tallest Man in the Photograph first appeared on Arden Jackson.

Þjóðhátiðardagurinn · June 17  Happy Iceland National Day Sómi Íslands, sverð þess og skjöldur. Pride of Iceland, its sword and shield. I wish I were on the road to Jón’s house today. Driving through the Westfjords takes every bit of your courage — the roads demand it — but the reward is unlike anything else [...] The post Þjóðhátiðardagurinn · June 17 Happy Iceland National Day first appeared on Arden Jackson.

First Sunday of June  ·  Since 1938 Sjómannadagurinn Iceland’s Fishermen’s Day A day when the ships stay docked and Iceland comes home to the sea. Bolungarvík, Westfjords Lake Winnipeg Manitoulin Island Ósvör Maritime Museum, Bolungarvík, Westfjords  ·  Arden Jackson, 2015 Traditional turf-roofed fishing huts on the shore with a green wooden boat and mountains behind [...] The post Sjómannadagurinn Iceland’s Fishermen’s Day first appeared on Arden Jackson.

Icelandic Farm Fest Ontario June 20 Join us at the Icelandic Farm Fest at Kimber Valley Farms in Celebration of Iceland National Day June 20 11:00 AM – 4PM We’re celebrating Icelandic National Day and all things Icelandic! Come join us on the farm to see Icelandic Horse demonstrations, meet some Viking sheep, watch and [...] The post Icelandic Farm Fest Ontario June 20 first appeared on Arden Jackson.

‘There are seven different kinds of weather on one autumn night.’ – Icelandic Saying This past weekend was full of stormy thunder and wind, and I’m feeling the cold rain under the grey sky and longing to stay in for a warm gathering of friends and coffee. I’m even game for celebrating with another Thanksgiving [...] The post Seven Different Kinds of Weather first appeared on Arden Jackson.

Grateful for the Women Who Bravely Love Us and Themselves Enough to Show Up for Equality. ‘Improved situation of women improves the situation of her family and of the nation as a whole.’ – Helvi Sipilä Here’s a speech from October 24, 1975 by Ávarp Bjargar Einarsdóttur : “Konur! Women! What has happened? Why do we stand [...] The post Women’s Day Off 50th Anniversary October 24 1975-2025 first appeared on Arden Jackson.

Celebrate 150 Years of Icelandic Settlement. In 1875, Icelanders left their turf houses for the shores of Lake Winnipeg, where they pioneered the settlement of New Iceland. Let's celebrate 150 Years of Icelandic Settlement together with Vinarterta! The post Celebrate 150 Years of Icelandic Settlement first appeared on Arden Jackson.

Remembrance of Jóhanna, Hálfdán and Solveig and why my life is a feast.  Posted at icelandicroots.com  My family is blessed with few war casualties. The significant people we remember are our courageous ancestors who sacrificed so much and left their beloved country because they had to. They were not running from war; they were running [...] The post Pioneer memory: ‘Torrential storm like an endless Icelandic waterfall.’ first appeared on Arden Jackson.

Can you see a culture’s cravings in a recipe. Can you see the symbol of Icelandic Culture in a single serving of Vinarterta? The secret isn’t found in a recipe or a piece of cake. Treasured food experiences that shape our cultural identity are not founded in recipes, ingredients or methods. Why and how a [...] The post Can you see a culture’s cravings in a recipe. first appeared on Arden Jackson.

Not just volcanoes: The light of the soul throws sparks. There is a secret to creating beautiful memories with family and friends. We remember the days with friends and family that healed our hearts and fueled our inner fire. And we want more….(It’s about more than cake. 🙂 The secret to creating and repeating those [...] The post Not just Volcanoes: The light of the soul throws sparks. first appeared on Arden Jackson.