In Iceland, what is the name of the annual New Year's Eve television comedy special?

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In Iceland, the annual New Year’s Eve television comedy special is called Áramótaskaupið.

Áramótaskaupið is a satirical program that reviews the year’s political events, public controversies and popular culture through sketches and comedy. It is traditionally broadcast on Icelandic television on December 31 and has become one of the country’s most prominent shared New Year customs.

The title combines Icelandic words connected with the New Year and a comedy or satirical revue. Because the program often comments on current events, its individual jokes change from year to year, while the broadcast tradition remains stable. It is distinct from Iceland’s bonfires and fireworks, which are outdoor elements of the same holiday period.

Source: Wikipedia · fact-checked Oct. 2026

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