Icelandic Life
From dry decades to Beer Day: Iceland’s long road to legal pints
Iceland experienced one of the world’s longest and most unusual periods of alcohol prohibition, with restrictions on beer persisting until the late 20th century.
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Iceland experienced one of the world’s longest and most unusual periods of alcohol prohibition, with restrictions on beer persisting until the late 20th century.
Each year on March 1, Icelanders commemorate the end of beer prohibition that lasted more than seven decades. This day reflects both a historical struggle and a shift in the country's culture.