In Iceland, instead of Santa Claus - thirteen "Christmas kids"

In Iceland, there is a Santa Claus, instead, the national folklore present thirteen strange-looking creatures, mostly resembling gnomes. They are called Yule Lads, that is, about "Christmas boys" are the sons of the terrible mountain troll named Grill (Gryla). Previously it was thought that they harm people in every possible way during 13 nights before Christmas, from December 12 - steal the meat, seasonings, and so on, down to eating children. These creatures have a clear specialization, such as one named Ketkrokur, there is a long hook with which he steals the meat people. The second, called Gluggagaegir, peeking in the window to find something to make money in the human habitation, the third - Stekkjastaur, a pork leg and scares the sheep in the barn.

In general, creating a cute ... poor kids who have to believe in it and be afraid offensive Christmas. They have only one way to survive - to behave well and to obey their parents, while the dwarves put them in the shoes of little gifts for all 13 nights before Christmas. Naughty children have to be content with the potato tuber instead of gifts.













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