Meet Jólakötturinn — the Yule Cat. Most Christmas traditions are warm and jolly; after all, ’tis the season to be merry! However, in the Norse lands — particularly Iceland — folklore ...

Forget Santa: Icelandic children are visited at Christmas by 13 mischievous trolls or “Yule Lads”, the offspring ... Sweden has some charming Christmas traditions. For example, it’s ...

and the spirit of giving—unique traditions reflect the diversity and creativity of people around the globe. 1. Iceland: The Yule Lads In Iceland, Christmas is marked by the visit of the ...

In Iceland, the 13 Yule Lads replace the traditional Santa ... so he "drops" presents The "Tió de Nadal" is a popular Christmas tradition in Catalonia. The log is typically propped up on sticks ...

Christmas is here and the Nordic traditions have begun. The primary denomination of the Nordic countries has been Lutheran, so the church traditions are very much a part of the season’s ...

And it is a tradition to eat fried chicken on Christmas day! In Iceland, folklore tells of ... 13 trolls - known as the Yule Lads - come down from the mountains. You might not see them, but ...

In Japan, Christmas is not a traditional holiday ... creating a festive atmosphere as skaters glide their way to church. Iceland: The Yule Lads Icelandic children are visited by the Yule Lads ...

But this tradition looks different for children around the world. In Ireland, some families leave Santa a pint of Guinness. From the Yule Lads of Iceland to the traditionally green-clad Father ...