Who are the Icelandic Yule Lads? Who is celebrated in Iceland at Christmas, if not Santa Claus? What role does the giantess Gryla play in Icelandic Christmas folklore, and who is the Christmas Cat? Read on to learn about Gryla and the Yule Lads, …

These 13 Yule Lads are brothers from a family of trolls who live in the highlands of Iceland. They all have different characteristics that set them apart and they live with their mother Grýla, a witch.

Where to Find The Yule Lads and Christmas Trolls. If you fancy visiting the Yule Lads, their parents, and the Christmas cat in Iceland you can head to the north of the country to Dimmuborgir. It’s a natural stone labyrinth of lava formations, columns and caves.

A folk tale particular to eastern Iceland described the Yule Lads originating from the ocean rather than the mountains. One rare nursery rhyme mentions two female Yule pranksters who steal melted fat by stuffing it up their noses or putting it in socks.

2023年11月20日 · The family actually consists of the 13 Yule Lads (who are all brothers), their mom, Grýla, their dad, Leppalúði, and then there is the cat. And it’s no extraordinary cat… Continue to read and find out more about these fascinating characters!

2024年12月23日 · In Icelandic folklore, 13 merry but mischievous brothers known as the Yule Lads take turns visiting children on the 13 nights leading up to Christmas Day. On each of these nights, youngsters...

Unlike most countries that have a single Father Christmas or Santa Claus, Icelandic children are fortunate enough to be visited by 13 Yule Lads (or Jólasveinar) over the last 13 nights before Christmas. The Yule Lads originate from Icelandic folklore, …

2024年10月29日 · On the 13 nights leading up to Christmas, Icelandic homes are visited by the 13 Yule Lads ("Jólasveinar") – creatures from festive Nordic folklore. Starting on 12 December, they descend one by one from the mountains. According to legend, the Yule Lads are the sons of a troll named Grýla.

2024年7月20日 · In the heart of Icelandic folklore, the Yule Lads stand out as iconic figures during the Christmas season. These thirteen characters, each with unique quirks, have evolved from fearsome trolls to beloved symbols of the holidays.

2024年11月26日 · For 13 nights, a band of 13 mischievous brothers, the Yule Lads (known locally as Jólasveinar), take over. From stealing spoons to gobbling skyr, each Yule Lad has a unique quirk, ensuring a chaotic and unforgettable Christmas.