Visit South Iceland - An Icelandic Christmas tradition is eating Skata (Fermented skate) the day before christmas. Some say the main reason why people eat Skata is because everything you eat afterwards
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Fermented skate is a delicacy like no other (it has been described as eating rotten fish) | Icelandmag
Skata - Fermented skate | A tradition originated in the Westfjords of Iceland, eating fermented skate on December 23rd is to many considered an essential part of Christmas. Let... | By Blábankinn •
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