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Iceland’s National Beer Holiday
Iceland and the United States may have different cultures, but they have one thing in common – a history of the failed prohibition of alcohol. While America’s infamous prohibition of alcohol lasted from 1920 to 1933, Iceland’s ban lasted an impressive 80 years from 1908 to 1989. To commemorate the end of the ban, the citizens celebrate Bjordagur, or Beer Day.
March 1st is celebrated nationwide as a celebration of beer, with award-winning brews and a thriving beer culture. In honor of Beer Day, public buildings, restaurants, and bars are decorated with banners and flags, and people gather to drink, dance, and enjoy the festivities.
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