[036] Jólabókaflóð: A Winter Reading Tradition of Books, Cocoa, and Calm

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Jólabókaflóð is the Icelandic tradition of gifting books, drinking cocoa, and spending a quiet winter night reading together. Join me as I share the magic of our family’s Book Flood, why it mattered so much to us, and how you can create a simple, meaningful reading ritual of your own this season.In this episode:The Origin of Jólabókaflóð [02:16]Personal Experience with Jólabókaflóð [03:16]Planning Your Own Jólabókaflóð [04:28]Tips for a Successful Book Flood [05:49]Resources for Year-Round Reading [07:34]The Deeper Meaning of Jólabókaflóð [09:04]Invitation [09:54]Why it matters:Because in a season that can feel frantic and overfull, Jólabókaflóð invites us to slow down, choose presence over pressure, and let stories reconnect us to ourselves and to each other.Wildly Recommended:Bookshop.org book listsThe Christmas Book Flood by Emily KilgoreWildly Intentional Book ListsAction Challenge:So here’s my invitation for you this winter: Pick a night. Choose a book — or a stack of them. Make some cocoa. And let yourselves fall into a quiet tradition that has shaped generations of Icelandic families.Resources + Links:Episode [024] Living the Story & Raising Readers: What Laura Ingalls Wilder Teaches Us About Connection that LastsEpisode [004] How to Curate and Create a Legacy with Your Home LibraryConnect with Mandy:Stay connected and keep up with my latest updates, podcast episodes, and personal growth insights:Instagram: Wildly IntentionalFacebook: Wildly Intentional PodcastFind Your Wild Way: Take the QuizVisit wildlyintentional.comIf today’s conversation got you thinking differently, share it with a family who would love it too. Big ideas spread like wildfire and sometimes, all it takes is one spark to start a new legacy. 🔥This show is fueled by hard questions, brave conversations, and, yes, usually a lot of coffee. If theWildfire Series lights something up in you, you can help keep it burning by supporting the show.The stories and ideas shared on Wildly Intentional are for inspiration and reflection, not medical or professional advice. I’m sharing my own experiences, not giving prescriptions. Always do what’s right for you and your family.As an affiliate, I earn from qualifying purchases, at no extra cost to you.

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