Celebrating "Oskudagur" or Ash Wednesday, Olafsfjordur, Iceland

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Ash Wednesday is celebrated in Iceland with a unique custom for children. Ashes are collected into small bags known as "Oskupokar". As a prank these bags are secretly pinned onto peoples clothing. The day is also marked with children singing and parading around the streets and shops begging for treats. Costumes are worn.

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Location: Olafsfjordur, Iceland
Photo credit: © Ragnar Th Sigurdsson / Alamy / Afripics
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