The Yule Cat on the Prowl The Icelandic Christmas legends might seem very dark and lacking in Christmas spirit to outsiders. But it's important to remember the tough existence they were born out of. The majority of Icelanders lived in extreme poverty in sod houses until the turn of the 20th century. As most of Icelandic folklore, these legends reflect the constant struggle of survival in a brutally harsh climate, through the long, dark winters. If there is any monster in Icel

The last of the Yule Lads to arrive is Kertasníkir

The 12th Yule Lad is Kjötkrókur

The eleventh Yule Lad is Gáttaþefur

The 10th Yule Lad is Gluggagægir

Ninth Yule Lad is Bjúgnakrækir.

The eight Yule Lad is Skyrgámur

The seventh Yule Lad is Hurðaskellir

Askasleikir is the 6th and he likes bowls.

Yule Lad no. 5 is Pottasleikir, aka Pottaskefill and he likes pots.

The fourth Yule Lad is Þvörusleikir and spoons are his thing.

The third Yule Lad is Stúfur.

The second Yule Lad is Giljagaur (Gully Gawk).

The first of the thirteen Icelandic Yule Lads to make his way down from the mountains is Stekkjastaur, Sheep-Cote Clod.

The Icelandic Yule Lads come bringing treats and a bit of mischief the 13 nights before Christmas

The Icelandic Christmas legends might seem very dark and lacking in Christmas spirit to outsiders. But it's important to remember the...