What is the jólabókaflóð, or Christmas book flood?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: A. The Icelandic custom of giving books at Christmas, when most new books are released
- Step 1: Publishers release most new books in autumn. Step 2. Many families exchange books on Christmas Eve. Answer: The Icelandic custom of giving books at Christmas, when most new books are released. Why not the others: The other options are different.
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