Nobody knows about Christmas cheer better than Santa Claus.?Unfortunately, he wasn't home when we called.?So we asked those closest to the North Pole.?Here are the top 5 ways to get into the holiday spirit according to an Icelander from the Icelandic Embassy.

1 Wait for Santa
According to our Icelander, there are actually 13 Santas who start arriving 13 days before Christmas. Leave a shoe in the window for 13 days and when Santa comes to town, he'll leave a small gift in the shoe.

2 Christmas Tree Lighting
Being at the main square in Reykjavik, Iceland when the tree is lit. If you can't be in Reykjavik, take a look at the tree at the Lido Hotel. Make a contribution to disadvantaged children when you buy a card to go on the tree.

3 Laufabrau Bread
Making the special Leaf Bread, which is eaten during Christmas in Iceland. Families get together to carve different patterns into the thin flour bread, which is a work of art in itself.

4 Decorating
Decorate the apartment while listening to Christmas songs.

5 Meeting Friends
Walking down the main street in Reykjavik in Iceland on December 23. Most people go downtown to do last-minute shopping and meet with friends to exchange cards. Try doing so at the always bustling Wangfujing.
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