Podcasts about icelandic christmas

Greetings heathens and witches, Welcome to the Horn and Cauldron podcast… Yule is celebrated from November through January with parties, feasts, decorations, and presents! In modern times, Santa is synonymous with the Yule season, so it's fitting that we look at a Santa movie and discuss it! In this episode, we talk about the movie Red One (2024), it's ties to the season, Santa, Krampus, Gryla, and her sons. This review does contain spoilers, so consider yourself warned. Related Episodes: Yule 101, episode 2: https://youtu.be/s8NG89qOqXk?si=3Cu9kVlGkzkZwcOn Yule 102, episode 28: https://youtu.be/VbDfRxWUPhU?si=OqjpBiWlRwhkkkLp Yule 103 The Wild Hunt, episode 48: https://youtu.be/GGPRzi8XXfE?si=OY2vdCe_gdCzkkMP Yule 104 Ice and Snow Magic, episode 68: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KXDjjEoilgY Hidden Heathenry in Modern Holidays, episode 26: https://youtu.be/bzm9NkGLF5s?si=IJJlvARBYdKM1H-Z Mabon 103 Living with the Seasons, episode 63: https://youtu.be/93T1NFl8DNc?si=q6qGNBuoLI29cq5c What Even is Santa Claus (Is Santa an Egregore): https://youtu.be/BFFGzAOsT_Y?si=Qy0jr1HYzxNUTqhx A Meta Analysis of God King Santa Clause: https://youtu.be/WsKBBDy9vA0?si=oRNJGeIbrNWvOxLL Sources: https://web.archive.org/web/20160329155651/http://jol.ismennt.is/jol96/menu.htm Yule 102, episode 28: https://youtu.be/VbDfRxWUPhU?si=OqjpBiWlRwhkkkLp https://is.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gr%C3%BDla https://is.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gr%C3%BDlukv%C3%A6%C3%B0i https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Icelandic_Christmas_folklore#Yule_Lads ===== Links ===== Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/NerdJive Website: https://www.nerdjive.com/ Etsy Shop: https://norgroveenterprises.etsy.com Jon's Social: TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@NerdJive Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/NerdJive Twitter: https://twitter.com/NerdJive Julie's Social: TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@goddessjuless Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/goddessjules/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/goddessjuless

Darkness Syndicate members get the ad-free version. https://weirddarkness.com/syndicateInfo on the next LIVE SCREAM event. https://weirddarkness.com/LiveScreamInfo on the next WEIRDO WATCH PARTY event. https://weirddarkness.com/TVIN THIS EPISODE: (Christmas archives episode from December 13, 2020): We'll look at some of the history of Santa and his cohorts – and how they have all not been as jolly as we know them now. (And You Thought You Knew About Santa) *** And I'll tell you an Icelandic Christmas story that is so creepy that the government was forced to censor it. (The Icelandic Yule Brothers) *** But first, Christmas parties are a time for joy, laughs, and family. A time to be shared with the ones you love. But sometimes, the ones who love us, have a different, more sinister plan. That was the case of Bruce Jeffrey Pardo, the Killer Santa. We begin with that story. (Bruce Jeffrey Pardo: The Killer Santa) *** (Originally aired December 13, 2020)SOURCES AND ESSENTIAL WEB LINKS…“And You Thought You Knew About Santa” by Troy Taylor: https://tinyurl.com/y63nbyqz“Bruce Jeffrey Pardo: The Killer Santa” from The Scare Chamber: https://tinyurl.com/yxd8rvre“The Icelandic Yule Brothers” by Eris Wisti for Ranker's Weird History: https://tinyurl.com/y37coytcVisit our Sponsors & Friends: https://weirddarkness.com/sponsorsJoin the Weird Darkness Syndicate: https://weirddarkness.com/syndicateAdvertise in the Weird Darkness podcast or syndicated radio show: https://weirddarkness.com/advertise= = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = =Weird Darkness theme by Alibi Music Library. Background music provided by Alibi Music Library, EpidemicSound and/or StoryBlocks with paid license. Music from Shadows Symphony (https://tinyurl.com/yyrv987t), Midnight Syndicate (http://amzn.to/2BYCoXZ) Kevin MacLeod (https://tinyurl.com/y2v7fgbu), Tony Longworth (https://tinyurl.com/y2nhnbt7), and Nicolas Gasparini (https://tinyurl.com/lnqpfs8) is used with permission of the artists.= = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = =OTHER PODCASTS I HOST…Paranormality Magazine: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/paranormalitymagMicro Terrors: Scary Stories for Kids: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/microterrorsRetro Radio – Old Time Radio In The Dark: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/retroradioChurch of the Undead: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/churchoftheundead= = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = =(Over time links seen above may become invalid, disappear, or have different content. I always make sure to give authors credit for the material I use whenever possible. If I somehow overlooked doing so for a story, or if a credit is incorrect, please let me know and I will rectify it in these show notes immediately. Some links included above may benefit me financially through qualifying purchases.)= = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = ="I have come into the world as a light, so that no one who believes in me should stay in darkness." — John 12:46= = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = =WeirdDarkness® is a registered trademark. Copyright ©2024, Weird Darkness.= = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = =https://weirddarkness.com/christmas-tale-so-scary-the-country-censored-it/

The Media Makes Amends With Donald Trump, NFL Audio, and an Icelandic Christmas Tradition Hello, media consumers! Bryan and David kick off the show by discussing Max Tani's interview with Kamala Harris campaign manager Rob Flaherty, who talked about key sports podcasters that turned down interviews with her (01:02). Then they discuss how ABC News settled its case with Donald Trump (9:56). Later, they talk about the following; Greg Olsen being happy to call his first Panthers game this year (14:40) The backlash from Larry Fitzgerald Sr.'s tweet about Randy Moss's cancer diagnosis (19:27) Words you will hear only in sports broadcasting (24:45) Whether or not The Athletic is OK (27:00) And in the Notebook Dump, Bryan introduces David to Icelandic Christmas (32:29) Plus, the Overworked Twitter Joke of the Week, Only in Journalism, America's Softest Target, and David Shoemaker Guesses the Strained-Pun Headline. Hosts: Bryan Curtis and David Shoemaker Producer: Brian H. Waters Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

What if I told you there's an Icelandic Christmas tradition where the whole point is to spend an evening sitting around, sipping hot cocoa, and reading books?Sign me up, right?Today, we're talking about Jolabokaflod, which loosely translates to “Yule Book Flood,” how it started, and how you can bring the magic of this bookish tradition into your home this Christmas.In this episode, you'll hear: Where the Icelandic Yule Book Flood first beganHow Jolabokaflod is an invitation to slow down and connect with each other during the busy Christmas seasonThe only three things you need for your Jolabokaflod, plus tips from RAR members on how they celebrate Learn more about Sarah Mackenzie:Read-Aloud RevivalWaxwing BooksSubscribe to the NewsletterFind the rest of the show notes at: readaloudrevival.com/icelandic-christmas Get Christmas SchoolOrder a copy of Beyond Mulberry Glen by January 7, 2025 to get your free gifts!

The Holiday Banter Episode is ready for your earholes...as TK would say herself.Please join Gemma, Natalie and TK as they chat about holidays, celebrations and traditions around the world...Icelandic Christmas-related cat is mentioned as a behaviour-correcting aid, as well as the recent American traditions of Elf on the Shelf and Boo Baskets...what's all that about?Also TK spills the secret on what people gift each other in Japan on Valentine's Day...

Tonight on Cryptique:  J brings you Icelandic Christmas Monsters.  There's a giant Christmas witch that kidnaps naughty children and her Yule Lads that specialize in sausage snatching, spoon licking, doorway sniffing, and more!  We hope you have a merry Christmas and a happy holiday!  Don't forget to check out last year's Christmas episode on how Mongolian Shamans used magic mushrooms to celebrate, and 2 years ago we did a Krampus episode!  Don't forget to like, subscribe, and share, and email us at cryptiquepodcast@gmail.com, merch is cryptiquepodcaststore.com, and if you want to get Ryan and I a little something for Christmas, go to buymeacoffee.com/cryptiquepi Tiktok @cryptique_podcast  YouTube @cryptiquepodcast  X @podcastevil  FB Cryptique podcast

The Best Ho, Ho, Ho's Around Adelaide, 2. Icelandic Christmas, 3. Can Ya Speak Snake? 4. Favourite Moments Of The Year! 5. The Boldest Christmas List...   Your weekday mornings just got even better with our Fresh Breakfast team, Davo, Tom & Callum! Keep up to date on our socials.                                                                                  Instagram - @fresh927                                                                                              Facebook - Fresh 92.7See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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PLEASE SHARE THIS LINK in your social media so others who loves strange and macabre stories can listen too! https://weirddarkness.com/christmas-tale-so-scary-the-country-censored-it/IN THIS EPISODE: (Christmas archives episode from December 13, 2020): We'll look at some of the history of Santa and his cohorts – and how they have all not been as jolly as we know them now. (And You Thought You Knew About Santa) *** And I'll tell you an Icelandic Christmas story that is so creepy that the government was forced to censor it. (The Icelandic Yule Brothers) *** But first, Christmas parties are a time for joy, laughs, and family. A time to be shared with the ones you love. But sometimes, the ones who love us, have a different, more sinister plan. That was the case of Bruce Jeffrey Pardo, the Killer Santa. We begin with that story. (Bruce Jeffrey Pardo: The Killer Santa) *** (Originally aired December 13, 2020)SOURCES AND ESSENTIAL WEB LINKS…“And You Thought You Knew About Santa” by Troy Taylor: https://tinyurl.com/y63nbyqz“Bruce Jeffrey Pardo: The Killer Santa” from The Scare Chamber: https://tinyurl.com/yxd8rvre“The Icelandic Yule Brothers” by Eris Wisti for Ranker's Weird History: https://tinyurl.com/y37coytcVisit our Sponsors & Friends: https://weirddarkness.com/sponsorsJoin the Weird Darkness Syndicate: https://weirddarkness.com/syndicateAdvertise in the Weird Darkness podcast or syndicated radio show: https://weirddarkness.com/advertise= = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = =Weird Darkness theme by Alibi Music Library. Background music provided by Alibi Music Library, EpidemicSound and/or StoryBlocks with paid license. Music from Shadows Symphony (https://tinyurl.com/yyrv987t), Midnight Syndicate (http://amzn.to/2BYCoXZ) Kevin MacLeod (https://tinyurl.com/y2v7fgbu), Tony Longworth (https://tinyurl.com/y2nhnbt7), and Nicolas Gasparini (https://tinyurl.com/lnqpfs8) is used with permission of the artists.= = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = =OTHER PODCASTS I HOST…Paranormality Magazine: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/paranormalitymagMicro Terrors: Scary Stories for Kids: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/microterrorsRetro Radio – Old Time Radio In The Dark: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/retroradioChurch of the Undead: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/churchoftheundead= = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = =(Over time links seen above may become invalid, disappear, or have different content. I always make sure to give authors credit for the material I use whenever possible. If I somehow overlooked doing so for a story, or if a credit is incorrect, please let me know and I will rectify it in these show notes immediately. Some links included above may benefit me financially through qualifying purchases.)= = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = ="I have come into the world as a light, so that no one who believes in me should stay in darkness." — John 12:46= = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = =WeirdDarkness® is a registered trademark. Copyright ©2023, Weird Darkness.= = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = =https://weirddarkness.com/christmas-tale-so-scary-the-country-censored-it/This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/3655291/advertisement

The Christmas season is in full swing in Iceland. Many of my podcast listeners and followers on social media have asked about some awesome ways to experience Christmas in Iceland. Back in 2019, I shared 16 Christmas Activities to Do While Visiting Iceland on the podcast. While that list is still helpful, I wanted to update it a bit and provide some more links to activities that you might find helpful.Iceland during Christmas is a wonderland of unique traditions and festive activities, particularly in the Reykjavík area. Here are six reasons why these activities make for an unforgettable holiday experience: 1. Icelandic Christmas Buffet The Christmas season in Iceland is rich with culinary traditions, and the local buffet is a must-try. It's not just about the food, which includes delicacies like hangikjöt (smoked lamb) and laufabrauð (leaf bread), but also about the experience of sharing these traditional dishes in a festive atmosphere.It's a perfect way to immerse yourself in Icelandic culture. One of my favorite things is that there are regular Christmas buffets and all vegan ones. I had the pleasure of going to an all vegan one at Plantan Kaffihús, a vegan cafe in the city, and it was phenomenal.I have also been to ones that are mixed, like at Hotel Borg. If you plan to experience an Icelandic Christmas buffet, make sure to show up hungry and open to trying types of cuisine that you might not ordinarily come across. 2. A Reykjavik Christmas Walking Tour This guided tour by Your Friend in Reykjavik is a fantastic way to explore the city's Christmas spirit. It offers a blend of history, culture, folklore, and holiday cheer, providing insights into how Icelanders celebrate Christmas. The walk around Reykjavík's beautifully decorated streets, filled with stories and local lore, is an intimate way to experience the city's festive heart.If you use my code ALLTHINGSICELAND (in all caps) you can save 10% on your Christmas Walk with Your Friend in Reykjavík. 3. Hunt for the Icelandic Yule Lads in Reykjavík The Yule Lads are a unique and quirky part of Icelandic Christmas folklore. Searching for their projections on downtown buildings turns the city into a playful and magical scavenger hunt. It's a fun, family-friendly activity.On Reykjavik city's website, they announced fun prizes that they are giving away for those who participate in the scavenger hunt. I have a link to that in the description of this episode on my website.In December of 2021, I shared the Yule Lads poem on my podcast in Icelandic and English for each of the 13 days that they each come to town. I started on that day to introduce their troll mother Grýla and other members of their family, like the Yule Cat. 4. Ice Skating at Ingólfstorg Square Located in the heart of Reykjavík, ice skating here is not just an activity; it's an experience. Surrounded by the city's festive lights and lively atmosphere, it's a picturesque way to enjoy the Icelandic winter.Usually, there are Icelandic santas, or Yule Lads, hanging out on the ice and playing with the kids. One warning that I think is worth mentioning is that the ice-skating rink here is not smooth.It is a bit bumpy for a rink, so please be aware that can be harder to smoothly skate and easy to potentially fall. I am not sure why they are not able to make it smooth, especially since the ice-skating rink in Hafnarfjörður's Christmas market is very smooth. I love to ice skate, so I had a blast doing it but I had to catch myself from falling a few times. Just a heads up for those that want to try it. 5. Visiting Icelandic Christmas Markets: The Icelandic Christmas Markets in the Reykjavík area include  Ingólfstorg, Heiðmörk, Hjartatorg, and the Hafnarfjörður Christmas Village. They offer a cozy, cheerful atmosphere where you can find everything from uniq...

It's all about who you know and how much money you have (just like real life) in today's episode! Abbie tells the Russian folk tale of The Smith and the Demon, where you really only need $200 or so handy to become young again, and Kelsey follows up with the Icelandic Christmas monster the Yule Cat - who traditionally noms on...well you'll see.

Interesting Icelandic Christmas Dishes 有趣的冰島傳統聖誕料理。 本集節目有： ✅ Smoked Lamb 燻羊肉。hangikjöt。 ✅ Fermented Shark 發酵鯊魚肉。hákarl。 ✅ Leaf Bread 葉片麵包。laufabrauð。 ✅ Icelandic Doughnut 冰島甜甜圈。kleina。 文字筆記看這兒：https://www.pressplay.cc/p/jean72

Happy Holidays to one and to all!  In this "gift" of an episode we discuss Icelandic Christmas Lore, from Ogress mother Gryla to 13 of her mischievous sons; known as the Yule Lads.   Could there be any truth behind the legend or are these just simple tricks parents play in order to keep their children in line before the holidays.  It's either stay in line or, be whisked away in a balloon full on naughty children.  Take your pick.  So wash your spoons, clear your plates, and make sure candles are snuffed out at a decent time or be prepared to fall prey to one of the horrid 13.  Muhahahahahaha.  The Yule Lads (The Original Poem “Jólasveinarnir”)https://talesofyngiwulf.wordpress.com/2011/12/16/the-yule-lads-the-original-poem-jolasveinarnir/Support the show

David brings a both light hearted and serious look at the celebration of Yule. A completely non-comprehensive take on the idea of celebrating the Winter Solstice from an archetypal perspective and reflecting on our modern traditions that reflect back to a much earlier time before the Christianization of the season. The Recipe for Wassail: https://tworavenpodcast.wordpress.com/2022/12/22/wassail-recipe/ Links, references, and sources of inspiration: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Icelandic_Christmas_folklore https://www.learnreligions.com/holly-king-and-the-oak-king-2562991 https://www.learnreligions.com/go-a-wassailing-for-yule-2562973 https://www.learnreligions.com/history-of-yule-2562997 https://seawitchbotanicals.com/blogs/swb/celebrating-yule-the-chill-version-of-christmas https://wyrddesigns.wordpress.com/2018/12/21/the-twelve-days-of-yule-from-mothers-night-thru-twelfth-night/ https://brodgar.co.uk/2020/12/14/odin-as-santa-claus-and-other-norse-yule-myths/ https://www.scandinavianchristmastraditions.com/oldnorseyule.html Follow us on Twitter (@TwoRavenPodcast https://twitter.com/TwoRavenPodcast) to get updates about the Fireside Chat, planned for early January 2023. A live Between Two Ravens event where fans can watch Shawn and David record a live episode, read a myth by a fire, and answer fan questions. It is free for everyone to attend and we look forward to meeting some of our fans face to face (so to speak). The event will be posted at https://thewalledgarden.com/events Donate to help buy Shawn & David matching drinking horns for the Fireside Chat! https://tworavenpodcast.wordpress.com/donation/ (Updated with pictures!) Ways to support us: If you have been enjoying our show, please write a 5 star review on itunes to help spread our podcast to a wider audience: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/between-two-ravens-a-norse-mythology-podcast/id1604263830 Follow us or leave a message on Twitter or Instagram: Twitter: (@TwoRavenPodcast): https://twitter.com/TwoRavenPodcast Instagram: (@BetweenTwoRavens): https://www.instagram.com/betweentworavens/ Check out David's writing:  Prosoche Project (www.prosocheproject.com).  Walled Garden (https://thewalledgarden.com/davidalexander) Our podcast is part of The Walled Garden Podcast Network. The Walled Garden is committed to the pursuit of Truth, Wisdom, Virtue, and the Divine, wherever it might be found.  Visit thewalledgarden.com to learn more about weekly meet-ups and the writing and podcasts of our other contributors. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Rob and Eamonn from Monster Fuzz join Timothy and Alison for a special Christmas episode. We discuss some Christmas memories and then get into some Icelandic Christmas folklore. If you would like to help us continue to make Strange Familiars, get bonus content, t-shirts, stickers, and more rewards, you can become a patron: http://www.patreon.com/StrangeFamiliarsIf you would prefer a one-time payment to help us out, here is a PayPal.me link - you can change the number 25 in the URL to any amount: https://www.paypal.me/timothyrenner/25Our Strange Familiars / Lost Grave etsy shop has art, books, patches, t-shirts, and more ... including original art done for Strange Familiars: https://www.etsy.com/shop/lostgraveStrange Familiars ‘Awoken Tree' shirts, now available in glow-in-the-dark! https://www.etsy.com/listing/1300641744/strange-familiars-podcast-glow-in-theEpisode 366 notes and links:Monster Fuzz: https://monsterfuzzpodcast.comMonster Fuzz instagram: @monsterfuzzpodcastChad's YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNB7MSJ2F1SRBPcQsEFLnvg (make sure to subscribe to Chad's channel, Ruck Rabbit Outdoors.)Chad's etsy shop: https://www.etsy.com/shop/RuckRabbitOutdoorsTo help with the Capuchin Day Center's work with the homeless you can donate here: https://www.capuchindaycentre.ieand here: https://www.cskdetroit.orgMaynard's gofundme: https://www.gofundme.com/f/maynard-walk-againRiverbend Comics: https://www.riverbendcomics.comDepartment of Truth #15 variant with Timothy's artwork on sale at Riverbend: https://www.riverbendcomics.com/products/dot15?_pos=3&_sid=220198f8e&_ss=rRiverbend Comics Instagram: @riverbendcomicsTimothy's books: https://www.amazon.com/Timothy-Renner/e/B072X44SD5Strange Familiars ‘Awoken Tree' t-shirts are available in our Etsy shop: https://www.etsy.com/listing/739690857/strange-familiars-podcast-awoken-treeContact us via email at: strangefamiliarspodcast@gmail.comhttp://www.facebook.com/strangefamiliarsJoin the Strange Familiars Gathering group on facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/strangefamiliars/instagram: @strangefamiliarshttp://www.strangefamiliars.comIntro and background music by Stone Breath. You can find more at http://stonebreath.bandcamp.comThe closing song is The Snow-White Ghost-White Stag by Stone Breath – from the album of the same name: https://stonebreath.bandcamp.com/album/the-snow-white-ghost-white-stag Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/strange-familiars/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

This week we have a few European yuletide legends to tell you about! Listen to hear about the Yule Cat, Hans Trapp, and more! Happy Holidays! IF YOU LOVE THIS PODCAST AND WANT TO SUPPORT US - DONATE!!!! CLICK THE LINK BELOW!!! :) https://anchor.fm/mysteriesmythsandlegends/support LINKTREE: https://linktr.ee/myths_podcast Email us your stories!!! or if you want to sponsor us Email - mysteriesmythslegends@gmail.com ESTY: www.LuxieandLuna.com We post pictures of our stories every week on Instagram!!!! FOLLOW US ON SOCIALS: Tiktok: @myths_podcast Instagram: @myths_podcast Twitter: @myths_podcast Taylor's Instagram: @teeelive Taylor's Twitter: @teeelive Savannah's Instagram: @kavannahaha Savannah's Twitter: @sanna_sunshine Sources: https://www.fodors.com/news/photos/7-spooky-christmas-legends-from-around-the-world https://www.vintag.es/2021/12/hans-trapp.html https://www.ripleys.com/weird-news/hans-trapp/ https://alexmatsuo.com/the-story-of-hans-trapp-the-cannibal-christmas-scarecrow/ https://www.smithsonianmag.com/smart-news/meet-the-thirteen-yule-lads-icelands-own-mischievous-santa-clauses-180948162/ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Icelandic_Christmas_folklore https://www.mentalfloss.com/article/54184/8-legendary-monsters-christmas https://www.boredpanda.com/icelandic-legend-yule-cat-new-clothes-christmas/?utm_source=google&utm_medium=organic&utm_campaign=organic https://www.smithsonianmag.com/smart-news/each-christmas-icelands-yule-cat-takes-fashion-policing-extreme-180961420/ https://oddfeed.net/jolakotturinn-the-icelandic-legend-of-the-child-eating-christmas-cat/ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Icelandic_Christmas_folklore https://www.vice.com/en/article/43989p/perchta-christmas-goddess-demon-woman https://germangirlinamerica.com/what-is-frau-perchta-goddess-or-belly-slitter/ https://villains.fandom.com/wiki/Frau_Perchta --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/mysteriesmythsandlegends/support

Halló! And gleðileg jól! As a little Christmas gift, Rob and Ellie reconvened for a short chat about Christmas, Christmas films, Icelandic films and Icelandic Christmas. This episode is mostly a general chat, however part of the discussion does revolve around a small scene from Grímur Hákonarson's 'Rams' or 'Hrútar' from 2015 - the very first film covered on the podcast. The scene timecode is 45:30 - 52:27 and the film is available on DVD and Blu-ray, as well to rent or buy on Apple TV, BFI Player and Chili. Or you can stream it for free at MUBI, where you can get 30 days free trial if you follow this link: www.mubi.com/kvikmyndapod Merry Christmas and Rob and Ellie will be back in the New Year.   Please subscribe/follow, rate and review on Spotify and Apple and Follow us on Twitter @KVIKMYNDAPOD and Instagram kvikmyndapod And if you fancy supporting us, why not sling us the cost of a coffee!   Artwork designed by Sophie Watts (justahappyspace)   Music by Branches Bare ('Half-light' from the EP 'In the Origami Folds of the Night You Rip the Seam of Sleep Wide Open)

Find Weird Darkness in your favorite podcast app at https://weirddarkness.com/listen. PLEASE SHARE Weird Darkness with someone who loves paranormal stories, true crime, monsters, or unsolved mysteries like you do! Recommending Weird Darkness to others helps make it possible for me to keep doing the show!IN THIS EPISODE: (Christmas archives episode from December 13, 2020): We'll look at some of the history of Santa and his cohorts – and how they have all not been as jolly as we know them now. (And You Thought You Knew About Santa) *** And I'll tell you an Icelandic Christmas story that is so creepy that the government was forced to censor it. (The Icelandic Yule Brothers) *** But first, Christmas parties are a time for joy, laughs, and family. A time to be shared with the ones you love. But sometimes, the ones who love us, have a different, more sinister plan. That was the case of Bruce Jeffrey Pardo, the Killer Santa. We begin with that story. (Bruce Jeffrey Pardo: The Killer Santa)SOURCES AND ESSENTIAL WEB LINKS…“And You Thought You Knew About Santa” by Troy Taylor: https://tinyurl.com/y63nbyqz “Bruce Jeffrey Pardo: The Killer Santa” from The Scare Chamber: https://tinyurl.com/yxd8rvre “The Icelandic Yule Brothers” by Eris Wisti for Ranker's Weird History: https://tinyurl.com/y37coytc Weird Darkness theme by Alibi Music Library. Background music provided by Alibi Music, EpidemicSound and/or AudioBlocks with paid license. Music from Shadows Symphony (https://tinyurl.com/yyrv987t), Midnight Syndicate (http://amzn.to/2BYCoXZ), Kevin MacLeod (https://tinyurl.com/y2v7fgbu), Tony Longworth (https://tinyurl.com/y2nhnbt7), and/or Nicolas Gasparini/Myuu (https://tinyurl.com/lnqpfs8) is used with permission. 

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Welcome to Witch Whispers, our weekly minisode series coming to you every Wednesday. Each week, Leigh and Lori will take turns picking a bite-sized magical topic to hold you over until our full-length Friday episode.This week, Leigh explores Icelandic Christmas folklore and tradition through the tale of The Yule Cat.MERCH! MERCH! MERCH!Support the show

What if I told you that there's an Icelandic Christmas tradition where you spend an entire day (or evening) reading books and sipping hot cocoa? And it's what you're SUPPOSED to be doing. Yes, this is a real thing! It's called Jolabokaflod, and in this episode, you'll hear:  During Jolabokaflod, you gift members of your […] Visit Read-Aloud Revival ® with Sarah Mackenzie

Todays episode is about cat stories, folklore, and myths. Have questions? Send an email! catsteaandwitchcraftpodcast@gmail.com Follow the social media pages and website: www.twitter.com/catsteaandwitch www.instagram.com/catsteaandwitchcraft catsteaandwitchcraft.wixsite.com/podcast Music: Love For Snakes by Maduro Sources: Llewellyn's Complete Book of Correspondences by Sandra Kynes Love Is In The Earth A Kaleidoscope of Crystals Updated by Melody The Essential Guide to Crystals by Simon and Sue Lilly https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Icelandic_Christmas_folklore#Yule_cat https://www.smithsonianmag.com/smart-news/each-christmas-icelands-yule-cat-takes-fashion-policing-extreme-180961420/ https://www.terriwindling.com/blog/2019/08/cats.html https://knewcastle.wordpress.com/2021/08/10/myth-monday-how-the-cat-arrived-on-noahs-ark-hebrew-legend/ https://www.appalachianhistory.net/2017/10/story-of-wampus-cat.html https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cultural_depictions_of_cats https://sunbirds.com/texts/fairytales/Kip%2C%20the%20Enchanted%20Cat.%20 https://www.yokaistreet.com/cat-yokai-all-5-kinds-of-supernatural-cats-from-japanese-folklore/ --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/catsteaandwitchcraft/message

Ell (@OccasionalEll) and Ruby (@IronSparkSyris) explore the internet! Highlights include: danceable music about transportation, a new ice cream truck jingle, the Fraternal Order of Real Bearded Santas, a penis museum, goo that makes you good at video games, and church for gamers LINKS! Truck Tunes for Kids - Crawler: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aZa6wiab7CI Truck Tunes for Kids - Snowplow: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5oa8P3HJhYw Twenty Trucks Website: http://www.20trucks.com Truck Tunes for Kids - Ice Cream Truck: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=osIjXAIkQmk The song Ell was trying so hard to remember anything about: https://mariogolf.info/post/658060873322151936/i-really-dislike-kawaii-future-bass-or-whatever Nichols Electronics Co: http://nicholselectronicsco.com/ Nichols Electronics Co Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NicholsElectronicsCo/ Rolling Stone article about new ice cream truck song: https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-news/rza-ice-cream-jingle-1043534/ RZA at Guitar Center: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rrcV2W73rGc International Association of Ice Cream Distributors & Vendors: https://www.iaicdv.org/ Hall of Fame Inductees: https://www.iaicdv.org/hall-of-fame-inductees (2012 Inductee) Fraternal Order of Real Bearded Santas: https://forbsantas.com/default.html The Scrivener Elf: https://forbsantas.com/joinus/default.html The Icelandic Phallological Museum: https://phallus.is/ Icelandic Phallolgical Museum Specimen List: https://phallus.is/en/additional-information/specimens.html Yule Lads Wikipedia Page: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Icelandic_Christmas_folklore#Yule_Lads Icelandic Phallological Museum Facebook - Ales: https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=7769160003159191&set=a.6046110212130854 Icelandic Phallological Museum Facebook - Food: https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=6563939047014632&set=a.6046110212130854 Icelandic Phallological Museum 1 Star Reviews Video: https://youtu.be/Zo0d7CL1tx4 Icelandic Phallological Museum Review: https://matadornetwork.com/read/penis-museum/ Dick shaped donuts: https://www.instagram.com/p/CQWV7T5rDM8/?hl=en Icelandic Phallological Museum Human Specemin Wikipedia Page: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Icelandic_Phallological_Museum Cynthia Plaster Caster/Cynthia Dorothy Albritton Wikipedia page: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cynthia_Plaster_Caster Jonah Falcon Wikipedia page, subsection Anatomy: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jonah_Falcon#Anatomy Elmo: Adventures of a Superhero Penis comicbook cover (NSFW): https://twitter.com/marcador00/status/47904609780211302 Gamer Goo: https://gamergoo.com/ Gamer Goo Women's V-Neck: https://gamergoo.com/product/womens-t-shirt-v-neck/ Gamer Goo Twitter (no longer in Blink 18Goo mode): https://twitter.com/gamergoo PC Gamer Article about Gamer Goo: https://www.pcgamer.com/i-put-gamer-goo-on-my-hands-and-god-help-me-i-actually-liked-it Gamer Goo on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Gamer-Goo-Antiperspirant-Sweaty-Hands/dp/B092MPLD36 Spooky Name Generator: https://twitter.com/gamergoo/status/1576304355007148032 Gamer Goo Partnership Application: https://gamergoo.com/individual-sponsorship/ Gamer Goo Auto Dispenser: https://www.facebook.com/gamergoo/posts/pfbid02Y4EccurMfKduoA1Cznmra63w8mSwke3gcWXKxAigHta5KNMq8oM8RLy5NYKef8Bjl When it's game time but you're all out of Goo: https://www.facebook.com/gamergoo/photos/pb.100063803526211.-2207520000./3148043262178091 Game Church: http://gamechurch.com/ Game Church's Swag Store: https://gamechurch.creator-spring.com/ Kawaii Jesus in the clouds: https://gamechurch.creator-spring.com/listing/kawaii-gamer-jesus Game Church Statement of Faith: https://gamechurch.com/about/statement-of-faith/ Game Church Poster/Playmat: https://gamechurch.com/product/gamechurch-24-x-14-playmat/ Game Church Interviews Pathologic 2: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WyJTZ0_PO84 Game Church Dreams: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DgpHC5SBTe8 Game Church on Star Wars & Redemption: https://gamechurch.com/star-wars-redemption/ Game Church Reloaded: https://gamechurch.com/website-launch-2/ Bible meme: https://i.redd.it/rupqfizls3tx.jpg Game Church Board of Directors: https://gamechurch.com/about/our-team/ Jesus Otaku Anime Outreach: http://www.jesusotaku.com/ Jesus Otaku Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jesus.otaku Jesus Otaku Twitter: https://twitter.com/otaku4jesus Color Blessed (SURE.): https://twitter.com/Saddleback/status/1268683762939748352 -- You can OWN THIS EPISODE! 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In this episode Andrew and Jacob discuss the the man, the myth, the legend (literally) that is Cyrus the Great. Listen as Jacob and Andrew explore: who Cyrus was, why  he is important for the People of the Book, and the impact he still has on religion and culture today. Stay tuned at the end for our nod to the Christmas season with a peculiar Icelandic Christmas folk legend.

On our special Holliday episode of Iron, Silver and Salt, the boys tackle another Icelandic Christmas tradition: the Yule Lads! Chris murders Icelandic. Never interrupt Adrian's Baking Time. Will is glad our Iron, Silver, and Salt dog is here to protect our Iron, Silver, and Salt sheep. And the boys walk you through how to deal with the Yule lads. And we at Iron Silver and Salt would like to wish all of our listeners good Holidays and a very Happy New Year.  Sources:     

Boom, just like that... 2021 is almost over... and thus we must conclude another season of The Unbelievers Podcast... but this year, we thought we would do something a little... special.We all know the stories of Santa... The Elves... The Reindeer... What else can really be said about Ole' St. Nick that hasn't already been said? So this year we decided to talk about some lesser known Christmas Stories...Tonight we take a look at an unusual list of characters from which we pulled straight out of Icelandic Christmas Folklore, a peculiar family made up of a Giant Witch Mother, her lazy Husband, their 13 miscreant children, and a kitty that likes your clothes pretty! So grab your tub of Skyr and hold on to your Bowls because it's time for the FINALE of the 3rd Season of the program where you CONTINUE to LEARN to UNLEARN, EVERYTHING YOU KNOW!Host: Rus RyanCo-Hosts: Drea Mora and Rob OkeyProduced by: Rob OkeyFor links to all of our content:https://linktr.ee/unbelieverspodcastUNBELIEVERS TAROT CARDS: www.unbelievablepodcards.cominterested in joining us for Movie Night?JOIN THE DISCORDhttps://discord.gg/NBWVAvbFOR BONUS CONTENT & TO SUPPORT THE SHOW, JOIN OUR PATREON AT:www.patreon.com/unbelieverspodcastTO ENTER POLL RESULTS: www.unbelieverspodcast.comFollow the Official Twitch Channel at www.twitch.tv/TheUnbelieversPodcast@UnbelieversPodcast on Instagram@The Unbelievers Podcast on Facebook@UnbelieversPod on TwitterEmail Us at: UnbelieversPodcast@gmail.com& Be Sure to Check Out Drea's new podcast Spirits & Spirits available everywhere! https://linktr.ee/spiritsandspiritspod

Bonus Christmas special time!  Join us for listeners choice of Christmas Cryptids, in our LotS Straight Outta of the South for the month of December.  You'll meet a pair of Ogres, their giant pet cat, their Troll like sons and a Gnome. All of whom have a love for yuletide traditions.Merry Christmas, Happy Holidays & Yule from Kelly and producer MikeC, B. (2014, December 18). Legends of the tomte. SKANDIUM. Retrieved December 15, 2021, from https://www.skandium.com/blogs/news/legends-of-the-tomte Grýla and Leppalúði - the parents of the icelandic yule L... Guide to Iceland. (n.d.). Retrieved December 15, 2021, from https://guidetoiceland.is/connect-with-locals/regina/gryla-and-leppaludi-the-parents-of-the-icelandic-yule-lads Troop, S. E. (2014, December 23). The monsters of christmas. Atlas Obscura. Retrieved December 15, 2021, from https://www.atlasobscura.com/articles/monsters-of-christmas Wikimedia Foundation. (2021, December 12). Icelandic Christmas folklore. Wikipedia. Retrieved December 15, 2021, from https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Icelandic_Christmas_folklore 

Tonight Kertasníkir, the 13th and final Yule Lad, comes to town - the favorite among Icelanders. To hear about the other Yule Lads that have already arrived and an overview of this Icelandic Christmas series, check out Day 1, Day 2, Day 3, Day 4, Day 5, Day 6, Day 7, Day 8, Day 9, Day 10, Day 11, Day 12 and Day 13. Below is the Icelandic and English version of the poem about Kertasníkir by Jóhannes úr Kötlum. Icelandic version of the poem about Kertasníkir Þrettándi var Kertasníkir,  -þá var tíðin köld,  ef ekki kom hann síðastur  á aðfangadagskvöld.  Hann elti litlu börnin,  sem brostu glöð og fín,  og trítluðu um bæinn  með tólgarkertin sín. English version of the poem about Kertasníkir The thirteenth was Candle Beggar – ​​´twas cold, I believe, if he was not the last of the lot on Christmas Eve. He trailed after the little ones who, like happy sprites, ran about the farm with their fine tallow lights. Icelandic Christmas tradition The 23rd of December in Iceland is Saint Þorlákur's Day in Iceland,  Thorlak Thorhallsson is the patron saint of Iceland. He was bishop of Skálholt from 1178 until his death on December 23rd, 1193.  The holiday calls for a special meal which many eat only once a year: fermented or putrefied skate (a type of ray). Share this post Share on facebook Facebook Share on email Email Share on twitter Twitter

Tonight Ketkrókur, the 12th Yule Lad, comes to town. To hear about the other Yule Lads that have already arrived and an overview of this Icelandic Christmas series, check out Day 1, Day 2, Day 3, Day 4, Day 5, Day 6, Day 7, Day 8, Day 9, Day 10, Day 11 and Day 12. Below is the Icelandic and English version of the poem about Ketkrókur by Jóhannes úr Kötlum. Icelandic version of the poem about Ketkrókur Ketkrókur, sá tólfti,  kunni á ýmsu lag.-  Hann þrammaði í sveitina  á Þorláksmessudag.  Hann krækti sér í tutlu,  þegar kostur var á.  En stundum reyndist stuttur  stauturinn hans þá. English version of the poem about Ketkrókur Meat Hook, the twelfth one his talent would display as soon as he arrived on Saint Thorlak´s Day. He snagged himself a morsel of meet of any sort, although his hook at times was a tiny bit short. Icelandic Christmas Tradition Christmas candies! I feel like a holiday in Iceland is not complete without some kind of candy that is made especially for this time of the year. The big candy producers like Nóí Sírius, Apollo and Góa all have some type of candy during this time. I especially love Jóladýr, which is a vegan candy from Freyja. It is dark chocolate with creamy mint filling. So tasty and way too easy to eat the whole bag. Share this post Share on facebook Facebook Share on email Email Share on twitter Twitter

Many people may or may not know that Christmas has a lot of its roots in pagan traditions, not Christianity. Long before Christmas, the winter solstice was celebrated by pagans and those of other various religions, many places knew it as Yule. In various European countries, pagan and Christian traditions/legends blended together to provide some frightful stories past down for centuries. Today, we go into Christmas week by telling you some great legends from Iceland, Germany and other European countries. Sources: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Icelandic_Christmas_folklore https://www.themonastery.org/blog/yule-want-to-read-this-the-pagan-origins-of-christmas https://www.thevintagenews.com/2019/12/01/iceland-christmas-witch/ https://guidetoiceland.is/history-culture/the-icelandic-yule-lads-and-gryla https://www.iceland.is/the-big-picture/news/celebrating-christmas-with-13-trolls/7916/ https://www.smithsonianmag.com/smart-news/meet-the-thirteen-yule-lads-icelands-own-mischievous-santa-clauses-180948162/ https://throughthetwistedwoods.wordpress.com/2019/12/09/creepmas-yule-monsters-gryla/ https://hornet.com/stories/christmas-monsters-list/ https://www.routesnorth.com/iceland/the-yule-lads-all-you-need-to-know-about-icelands-version-of-santa/ https://dustyoldthing.com/iceland-christmas-witch/ https://freaked.com/scary-christmas-legends/#:~:text=5%20Little%20Known%20Terrifyingly%20Scary%20Christmas%20Legends%201,are%20aware%20of%20Belsnickel.%20...%205%20Perchta.%20 https://www.fodors.com/news/photos/7-spooky-christmas-legends-from-around-the-world https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2019/dec/18/the-seven-most-terrifying-christmas-traditions-around-the-world https://www.theodysseyonline.com/creepiest-christmas-legends https://www.ranker.com/list/the-10-most-terrifying-christmas-figures/molly-mahan --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tacosandtekillyapodcast/support

Tonight  Gáttaþefur, the 11th Yule Lad, comes to town. To hear about the other Yule Lads that have already arrived and an overview of this Icelandic Christmas series, check out Day 1, Day 2, Day 3, Day 4, Day 5, Day 6, Day 7, Day 8, Day 9, Day 10 and Day 11. Below is the Icelandic and English version of the poem about Gáttaþefur by Jóhannes úr Kötlum. Icelandic version of the poem about Gáttaþefur Ellefti var Gáttaþefur  -aldrei fékk sá kvef,  og hafði þó svo hlálegt  og heljarstórt nef.  Hann ilm af laufabrauði  upp á heiðar fann,  og léttur, eins og reykur,  á lyktina rann. English version of the poem about Gáttaþefur Eleventh was Door Sniffer, a doltish lad and gross. He never got a cold, yet had a huge, sensitive nose. He caught the scent of leaf bread while leagues away still and ran toward it weightless as wind over dale and hill. Icelandic Christmas Tradition Bake saras or sörur - Chocolate glazed buttercream macaroons ​​Sarah Bernhardt cakes originates back to 1911, where a Copenhagen pastry chef (Johannes Steen) created this cake as a tribute to the world-famous french actress, Sarah Bernhardt, when she came to Copenhagen to mark the publication of her memoirs in Danish Piparkökur - pepper cookies but really gingerbread. Share this post Share on facebook Facebook Share on email Email Share on twitter Twitter

Tonight Gluggagægir, the 10th Yule Lad comes to town. To hear about the  other Yule Lads that have already arrived and an overview of this Icelandic Christmas series, check out Day 1, Day 2, Day 3, Day 4, Day 5, Day 6, Day 7, Day 8, Day 9, and Day 10.Below is the Icelandic and English version of the poem about  Gluggagægir by Jóhannes úr Kötlum. Icelandic version of the poem about Gluggagægir Tíundi var Gluggagægir, grályndur mann, sem laumaðist á skjáinn og leit inn um hann. Ef eitthvað var þar inni álitlegt að sjá, hann oftast nær seinna í það reyndi að ná. English version of the poem about Gluggagægir The tenth was Window Peeper,a weird little twit,who stepped up to the windowand stole a peek through it.And whatever was insideto which his eye was drawn,he most likely attemptedto take later on. Icelandic Christmas Tradition Jólaterta - Christmas cake that is layered with jam and cream. You can find them in every supermarket wrapped up in plastic Share this post Share on facebook Facebook Share on email Email Share on twitter Twitter

Tonight Bjúgnakrækir, the 9th Yule Lad comes to town This is a 15-day Icelandic Christmas series. To hear about the  other Yule Lads that have already arrived and an overview of this Icelandic Christmas series, check out Day 1, Day 2, Day 3, Day 4, Day 5, Day 6, Day 7, Day 8, and Day 9. Below is the Icelandic and English version of the poem about Bjúgnakrækir by Jóhannes úr Kötlum. Icelandic version of the poem about Bjúgnakrækir Níundi var Bjúgnakrækir,  brögðóttur og snar.  Hann hentist upp í rjáfrin  og hnuplaði þar.  Á eldhúsbita sat hann  í sóti og reyk  og át þar hangið bjúga,  sem engan sveik. English version of the poem about Bjúgnakrækir The ninth was Sausage Swiper, a shifty pilferer. He climbed up to the rafters and raided food from there. Sitting on a crossbeam in soot and in smoke, he fed himself on sausage fit for gentlefolk. Icelandic Christmas Tradition Menorah looking electric candle decorations. I was so confused when I saw these in the window of many Icelanders when I visited for the first time in December 2013 because I didn´t know so many Jewish people lived here. However, when I looked closer and inquired about it, these candles are not a menorah but closely resemble them.  According to the website Stuck in Iceland, these lights were apparently brought to Iceland by an illustrious businessman from Sweden in the sixties. The story goes that he bought a few handmade lights for his aunts but pretty soon everybody had to have one. Needless to say, he made a fortune on this rather lucky break. If something catches on in homogenous Iceland, well it takes off big time! Confusingly, Icelanders also prepare wreaths with four candles. The candles are lit on every Sunday on the advent. Share this post Share on facebook Facebook Share on email Email Share on twitter Twitter

Tonight Skyrjarmur,, the 8th Yule Lad comes to town This is a 15-day Icelandic Christmas series. To hear about the  other Yule Lads that have already arrived and an overview of this Icelandic Christmas series, check out Day 1, Day 2, Day 3, Day 4, Day 5, Day 6, Day 7 and Day 8. Below is the Icelandic and English version of the poem about Skyrjarmur by Jóhannes úr Kötlum. Icelandic version of the poem about Skyrjarmur Skyrjarmur, sá áttundi,  var skelfilegt naut.  Hann hlemminn o'n af sánum  með hnefanum braut.  Svo hámaði hann í sig  og yfir matnum gein,  uns stóð hann á blístri  og stundi og hrein. English version of the poem about Skyrjarmur Skyr Gobbler, the eighth, was an awful stupid bloke. He lambasted the skyr tub till the lid on it broke. Then he stood there gobbling – his greed was well known – until, about to burst, he would bleat, howl and groan. Icelandic Christmas Tradition Lighting of the Oslo tree in Austurvöllur square in downtown Reykjavík is not as grand as the Rockefeller Christmas tree lighting but it is still fun. Songs are sung and it is an all around good time. This normally happens in early December and that is when you know that the Christmas season is going into hyperdrive here. Share this post Share on facebook Facebook Share on email Email Share on twitter Twitter

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Tonight Hurðaskellir, the 7th Yule Lad comes to town This is a 15-day Icelandic Christmas series. To hear about the  other Yule Lads that have already arrived and an overview of this Icelandic Christmas series, check out Day 1, Day 2, Day 3, Day 4, Day 5, Day 6 and Day 7. Below is the Icelandic and English version of the poem about Hurðaskellir by Jóhannes úr Kötlum. Icelandic version of the poem about Hurðaskellir Sjöundi var Hurðaskellir,  -sá var nokkuð klúr,  ef fólkið vildi í rökkrinu  fá sér vænan dúr.  Hann var ekki sérlega  hnugginn yfir því,  þó harkalega marraði  hjörunum í. English version of the poem about Hurðaskellir The seventh was Door Slammer, a sorry, vulgar chap: When people in the twilight would take a little nap, he was happy as a lark with the havoc he could wreak, slamming doors and hearing the hinges on them squeak. Icelandic Christmas Tradition Christmas Markets. I talked about this in the episode about Icelandic themed Christmas Gifts but I am briefly bringing it up again because it is such a staple here regarding this holiday. Here is a link to check out the Christmas markets for 2021 in or near Reykjavík. Share this post Share on facebook Facebook Share on email Email Share on twitter Twitter

Tonight Askasleikir, the 6th Yule Lad comes to town This is a 15-day Icelandic Christmas series. To hear about the  other Yule Lads that have already arrived and an overview of this Icelandic Christmas series, check out Day 1, Day 2, Day 3, Day 4, Day 5 and Day 6. Below is the Icelandic and English version of the poem about Askasleikir by Jóhannes úr Kötlum. Icelandic version of the Poem about Askasleikir Sá sjötti Askasleikir,  var alveg dæmalaus.-  Hann fram undan rúmunum  rak sinn ljóta haus.  Þegar fólkið setti askana  fyrir kött og hund,  hann slunginn var að ná þeim  og sleikja á ýmsa lund. English version of the Poem about Askasleikir Bowl Licker, the sixth one, was shockingly ill bred. From underneath the bedsteads he stuck his ugly head. And when the bowls were left to be licked by dog or cat, he snatched them for himself – he was sure good at that! Icelandic Christmas Tradition Laufabrauð - leaf bread Laufabrauð is a traditional Icelandic bread that is eaten in the Christmas season. Even though it is said to have originated in the north of Iceland, it is now eaten all around the country. The look of it is a very thin flat cake with a diameter of about 15 to 20 cm (6 to 8 inches), and is decorated with leaf-like, geometric patterns. It is fried to a crispy texture in hot fat or oil. Share this post Share on facebook Facebook Share on email Email Share on twitter Twitter

Tonight Pottaskefill, the 5th Yule Lad comes to town This is a 15-day Icelandic Christmas series. To hear about the  other Yule Lads that have already arrived and an overview of this Icelandic Christmas series, check out Day 1, Day 2, Day 3, Day 4 and Day 5.Below is the Icelandic and English version of the poem about Pottaskefill by Jóhannes úr Kötlum. Icelandic version of the Poem about Pottaskefill Sá fimmti Pottaskefill, var skrítið kuldastrá. -Þegar börnin fengu skófir hann barði dyrnar á. Þau ruku'upp, til að gá að hvort gestur væri á ferð. Þá flýtti' ann sér að pottinum og fékk sér góðan verð. English version of the Poem about Pottaskefill Pot Scraper, the fifth one,was a funny sort of chap.When kids were given scrapings,he'd come to the door and tap.And they would rush to seeif there really was a guest.Then he hurried to the potand had a scraping fest. Icelandic Christmas Tradition Special Christmas beers from breweries in the country. You are only allowed to buy them starting in November and the sale stops when the holiday season is over or if the batch sells out. This year there is a beer being made with the taste of red pickled cabbage and green peas, two staple dishes for Icelandic Christmas dinner. Share this post Share on facebook Facebook Share on pinterest Pinterest Share on twitter Twitter

Welcome to another episode of Believing the Bizarre! As we get closer to Christmas, we thought it would be fun to tackle Icelandic Christmas folklore - the 13 Yule Lads. Essentially, these are Icelandic pranksters that come to town one by one during the last 13 nights before Yule, and perform a particular task. Some weird and some even weirder. We also discuss the terrifying troll, Gryla, and the big black Yule Cat. But how believable is all of this Christmas fun? Listen now. Sponsor: Get 13% at Loudmouth Threads by using the Discount Code: BIZARRE at checkout: https://loudmouththreads.bigcartel.com/ Support Believing the Bizarre and get tons of extra content by joining our Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/believingthebizarre For updates and extra content, follow Believing the Bizarre on social media: https://www.instagram.com/believingthebizarre/ https://www.facebook.com/believingthebizarre/  You can rep Believing the Bizarre and buy some unique merch here: https://believing-the-bizarre.creator-spring.com/

Tonight Þvörusleikir, the 4th Yule Lad comes to town. This is a 15-day Icelandic Christmas series. To hear about the  other Yule Lads that have already arrived and an overview of this Icelandic Christmas series, check out Day 1, Day 2, Day 3 and Day 4.  Just a reminder that on December 16th, 2021 at 8:00 PM in Iceland, I am giving a live talk about traveling around Iceland throughout the seasons on The Wisdom App. It's a totally free app that you download on your phone. You can ask me questions about traveling in Iceland and interact with me live. I look forward to interacting with you on December 16th. Below is the Icelandic and English version of the poem about Þvörusleikir by Jóhannes úr Kötlum. Icelandic version of the Poem about Þvörusleikir Sá fjórði, Þvörusleikir,  var fjarskalega mjór.  Og ósköp varð hann glaður,  þegar eldabuskan fór.  Þá þaut hann eins og elding  og þvöruna greip,  og hélt með báðum höndum,  því hún var stundum sleip. English version of the Poem about Þvörusleikir The fourth was Spoon Licker; like spindle he was thin. He felt himself in clover when the cook wasn't in. Then stepping up, he grappled the stirring spoon with glee, holding it with both hands for it was slippery. Icelandic Christmas Tradition Malt og appelsín - Holiday drink in Iceland that is very popular. It is incredibly sugary and many people love the combination. However, I am not one of them. I like to stick to drinking malt. Regardless, I do recommend trying it, if you haven't already. Share this Icelandic Christmas Story Share on facebook Facebook Share on pinterest Pinterest Share on twitter Twitter

Tonight Stúfur, the 3rd Yule Lad comes to town. This is a 15-day Icelandic Christmas series. To hear about the  other Yule Lads that have already arrived and an overview of this Icelandic Christmas series, check out Day 1, Day 2 and Day 3. Below is the Icelandic and English version of the poem about Stúfur by Jóhannes úr Kötlum. Icelandic version of the Poem about Stúfur Stúfur hét sá þriðji,  stubburinn sá.  Hann krækti sér í pönnu,  þegar kostur var á.  Hann hljóp með hana í burtu  og hirti agnirnar,  sem brunnu stundum fastar  við barminn hér og þar. English version of the Poem about Stúfur Stubby was the third called, a stunted little man, who watched for every chance to whisk off a pan. And scurrying away with it, he scraped off the bits that stuck to the bottom and brims – his favorites. Icelandic Christmas Tradition Buying and eating clementines during the Christms season. Not very long ago, it was considered fairly rare to have a decent variety of fruits available in Iceland. I have friends who are in their mid 40s and up, who say they grew up looking forward to Christmas because that was the only  time in the year when they go clementines. Even though Icelanders can probably get them shipped in anytime now, they pretty much pop up in abundance during this season. Share this post Share on facebook Facebook Share on pinterest Pinterest Share on twitter Twitter

Tonight Giljagaur, the 2nd Yule Lad, comes to town. This is a 15-day Icelandic Christmas series. To hear about the first Yule Lad and an overview of this Icelandic Christmas series, check out Day 1 and Day 2. Below is the Icelandic and English version of the poem about Giljagaur by Jóhannes úr Kötlum. Below is the Icelandic and English version of the poem by Jóhannes úr Kötlum. Icelandic version of the Poem about Giljagaur Giljagaur var annar,  með gráa hausinn sinn.  -Hann skreið ofan úr gili  og skaust í fjósið inn.  Hann faldi sig í básunum  og froðunni stal,  meðan fjósakonan átti  við fjósamanninn tal. English version of the Poem about Giljagaur The second was Gully Gawk, gray his head and mien. He snuck into the cow barn from his craggy ravine. Hiding in the stalls, he would steal the milk, while the milkmaid gave the cowherd a meaningful smile. Icelandic Christmas Tradition Jólabókaflóðið - Icelandic book flood This is according to jolabokafloð.org "This tradition began during World War II once Iceland had gained its independence for Denmark in 1944. Paper was one of the few commodities not rationed during the war, so Icelanders shared their love of books even more as other types of gifts were short supply. This increase in giving books as presents reinforced Iceland's culture as a nation of bookaholics – a study conducted by Bifröst University in 2013 found that half the country's population read at least eight books a year. Every year since 1944, the Icelandic book trade has published a catalogue – called Bókatíðindi (‘Book Bulletin', in English) – that is sent to every household in the country in mid-November during the Reykjavik Book Fair. People use the catalogue to order books to give friends and family for Christmas. During the festive season, gifts are opened on 24 December and, by tradition, everyone reads the books they have been given straight away, often while drinking hot chocolate or alcohol-free Christmas ale called jólabland." Share this Icelandic Christmas Story Share on facebook Facebook Share on pinterest Pinterest Share on twitter Twitter

While I have talked about the Icelandic Yule Lads on the podcast in the past, I decided to change it up a bit this year by kicking off a 15-day Icelandic Christmas series.This series will include me reading a poem in Icelandic and English about the Yule Lads. This poem was originally written in Icelandic by Jóhannes úr Kötlum and is called “Jólasveinarnir” in Icelandic. The poem was translatedCopyright © into English by Hallberg Hallmundsson. How the 15-Day Icelandic Christmas Series is Structured Today, I am explaining where the Yule Lads come from, sharing some information about their mother Grýla, their father Leppaluði and their vicious Black Cat. Starting tomorrow evening, the Yule Lads come to town one by one each day until the 24th. In accordance with that, I will read the poem about them for that corresponding day. In addition to reading the poem in Icelandic and English, I will also share an Icelandic Christmas tradition to end off the episode.  I feel like this is a fun way to mix up my content and I hope you enjoy it. If you do, it would be greatly appreciated if you left a review of the podcast wherever you listen to podcasts and share this series with anyone that you think would enjoy it. Join Me for a Live Talk About Iceland on the Wisdom App I want to thank the Wisdom App for sponsoring this episode of the podcast. The Wisdom App is often thought of as “Clubhouse meets Masterclass”. You can connect with experts in their respective fields to hear them speak live about topics they are well versed in. I'll be giving a Wisdom App live talk on December 16th, 2021 at 8:00 PM GMT (time in Iceland) about traveling around Iceland during the different seasons. If you tune in live, you can ask me questions and interact with me. Make sure to mark your calendars, so you don't miss out on this talk about Iceland. "Jólasveinarnir" in Icelandic - First Part Segja vil ég sögu  af sveinunum þeim,  sem brugðu sér hér forðum  á bæina heim Þeir uppi á fjöllum sáust,  -eins og margur veit,-  í langri halarófu  á leið niður í sveit.  Grýla var þeirra móðir  og gaf þeim tröllamjólk,  en pabbinn Leppalúði,  -það var leiðindafólk.  Þeir jólasveinar nefndust,  -um jólin birtust þeir,  og einn og einn þeir komu,  en aldrei tveir og tveir.  Þeir voru þrettán  þessir heiðursmenn,  sem ekki vildu ónáða  allir í senn  Að dyrunum þeir læddust  og drógu lokuna úr.  Og einna helst þeir leituðu  í eldhús og búr.  Lævísir á svipinn  þeir leyndust hér og þar,  til óknyttanna vísir,  ef enginn nærri var.  Og eins, þó einhver sæi,  var ekki hikað við  að hrekkja fólk - og trufla  þess heimilisfrið. The English Translation of the first part Let me tell the story of the lads of few charms, who once upon a time used to visit our farms. Thirteen altogether, these gents in their prime didn't want to irk people all at one time. They came from the mountains, as many of you know, in a long single file to the farmsteads below. Creeping up, all stealth, they unlocked the door. The kitchen and the pantry they came looking for. Grýla was their mother – she gave them ogre milk – and the father Leppalúdi; a loathsome ilk. They hid where they could, with a cunning look or sneer, ready with their pranks when people weren't near. They were called the Yuletide lads – at Yuletide they were due – and always came one by one, not ever two by two And even when they were seen, they weren't loath to roam  and play their tricks – Disturbing  the peace of the home. Icelandic Christmas tradition  Advent calendars are very popular in Iceland. This year, advent started on Sunday November 28th and will end on December 24th. Most kids get an advent calendar with a chocolate or some sort of candy for each day of advent. Some companies have gotten creative here regarding these calendars. One has created a beer advent calendar, I saw another for perfume, and nail polish. So, this tradition is definitely evolving to cater to people of all ages. Share This Post

Episode 95: Evil Elves & Scary Christmas - Carol decorates her tree with some creepy little helpers while Holly seeks some mistletoe kisses from the ghosts of Christmas past. Credits: Evil Elves- Ghost Stories of Christmas: A chilling Victorian tradition | A History of Elves | The Origin of Christmas Elves | Where Did They Come From? | The History Of Christmas Elves Explained | 60 Festive Facts About Christmas | Why So Many Icelanders Still Believe In Invisible Elves | Scary fairies and elf warnings: the spooky history of festive folklore | The Elf on the Shelf: a terrifying Christmas tradition | 33 People Describe Their Personal Encounters With The Unexplainable |  Just Put The Knife Down And Nobody Gets Hurt: Haunted Elf On Shelf Doll | I never believed in elves : r/Paranormal | Are Elves Real? True Elves scary storyScary Christmas-Allegedly True Paranormal Christmas Stories, Ranked | The Bramshill House Bride, or the Legend of the Mistletoe Bough | Brown Lady of Raynham Hall | https://www.eadt.co.uk/lifestyle/heritage/weird-suffolk-christmas-eve-ghost-roos-hall-beccles-6854600 | The seven most terrifying Christmas traditions around the world  | Icelandic Christmas folklore  | https://www.dictionary.com/e/mistletoe/  | The Suffolk Coast's Most Haunted

Child eating giant cat, a grotesque child boiling giant, and 13 Troll visitors who like to lick and sniff things...you know your typical Christmas traditions. Iceland sure has some traumatizing legends. Sources: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Icelandic_Christmas_folklorehttps://www.smithsonianmag.com/smart-news/each-christmas-icelands-yule-cat-takes-fashion-policing-extreme-180961420/Music from Upbeat (free for Creators!):https://uppbeat.io/t/danijel-zambo/friendly-ghostLicense code: LZ5ZUHQLWV7IN6XH

Seth shares a list of urban legends with Andrew, and the two put their heads together to determine which ones are the scariest, the most plausible, and the most likely to make them change the way they interact with the world. Samples include an ankle-slashing car jacker, a mischievous troupe of Icelandic trolls, and a mysterious "Baby Train." We also uncover some startling truths about the hiring decisions of one "Saint" Nicholas. And we do another "Review Review!" Don't forget to leave us a review on Apple Podcasts!You can also send us mail to be read (and made fun of) on the show!!yonopod@gmail.comand follow us!!@yourenotgonnalikethispod - insta@yonopod - twitterWorks Citedurban legendshttps://www.scaryforkids.com/humans-can-lick-too/ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Baby_Train https://www.snopes.com/fact-check/the-unkindest-cut/ Knecht Ruprechthttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Companions_of_Saint_Nicholas https://germangirlinamerica.com/who-is-knecht-ruprecht/ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Knecht_Ruprecht Pere Fouettard https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/P%C3%A8re_Fouettard https://www.historyanswers.co.uk/people-politics/le-pere-fouettard-the-french-christmas-cannibal-who-serves-santa-claus/ https://www.mentalfloss.com/article/54184/8-legendary-monsters-christmas The Yule Ladshttps://racingnelliebly.com/strange_times/victorian-era-bad-boy-yule-lads-get-santa-makeover/ https://www.atlasobscura.com/articles/icelands-yule-lads-are-like-13-demented-santas-and-they-are-amazing https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Icelandic_Christmas_folklore#Yule_Lads A BUZZFEED QUIZ MADE BY SETH! GO TAKE IT!https://www.buzzfeed.com/yule-lad89/which-yule-lad-from-icelandic-mythology-are-you-7oc7g5y798

This week, the boys head out to Iceland to take a deeper look at the local yuletide traditions of the country. Typically, it is believed a giant cat roams the country side and eats lazy children. Ha. And I thought getting coal was a bad thing, at least I'm not laying digested in a cat's litterbox. Listen and find out the mystery of the Yule Cat.Twitter: @terror1Instagram: truckstopofterrorpodcast

This week, the boys ditch the Terror Truck and jump onto a ship to go to Iceland. The Icelandic Christmas traditional belief in a giant Yule Cat that eats naughty children is explored while finding the true meaning of the legend's origins. Warning: The recording software did not record all the way, so the episode was salvaged to make it useable.Twitter: https://twitter.com/terrorpodcast1Instagram: truckstopofterrorpodcastGmail: truckstopofterror@gmail.com

This time on Stranger Than podcast, Joanna and Nate talk about Gryla, Mari Lwyd, Krampus, and more! Stranger Than podcast is a part of the Age of Radio podcast syndicate. Check them out at ageofradio.org Stranger Than podcast logo art by Catthulu Art. Take a look at more pieces at https://www.facebook.com/CatThuluArt/ Stranger Than banner art by the very talented Anna   If you enjoy Stranger Than podcast please consider becoming a patron: https://www.Patreon.com/strangerthanpodcast   Do you like Stranger Than podcast? Let us know! Check out our facebook page, facebook.com/strangerthanpodcast, our twitter @_StrangerThan, our Instagram @StrangerThanpodcast, or email us at StrangerThanPodcast@gmail.com. Join our Facebook group, The Strange Space   We are now also available on Spotify! Just type Stranger Than podcast into the search field   STRANGER THAN PODCAST HAS MERCH!!! THAT’S RIGHT! Check it out at https://www.teepublic.com/user/strangerthanpodcast  CHECK OUT OUR SHOW PAGE TOO!  SOURCES https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Icelandic_Christmas_folklore#Gryla https://www.smithsonianmag.com/arts-culture/why-icelands-christmas-witch-much-cooler-and-scarier-krampus-180967605/ https://guidetoiceland.is/connect-with-locals/regina/gryla-and-leppaludi-the-parents-of-the-icelandic-yule-lads https://www.mentalfloss.com/article/568050/gryla-christmas-troll-iceland https://www.thevintagenews.com/2019/12/01/iceland-christmas-witch/ https://www.tor.com/2016/12/15/the-witches-of-winter/ (Rhyme) https://www.vice.com/en/article/8xvqvz/praise-gryla-a-terrifying-christmas-cannibal-with-13-deviant-sons https://yamunahrodvitnir.medium.com/gryla-the-yuletide-monster-of-iceland-a0a5d8f0d6ab (Origin info)   https://the-line-up.com/the-yule-lads-gryla-iceland (Also Gryla stories being banned) https://scarylittlechristmas.wordpress.com/2013/12/23/icelandic-terrors/ https://icelandmonitor.mbl.is/news/culture_and_living/2016/12/20/10_facts_about_the_icelandic_yule_lads/ (link with poems) https://www.atlasobscura.com/articles/icelands-yule-lads-are-like-13-demented-santas-and-they-are-amazing https://talesofyngiwulf.wordpress.com/2011/12/16/the-yule-lads-the-original-poem-jolasveinarnir/ (The original poem about the Yule lads) https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Icelandic_Christmas_folklore#Obscure_Yule_Lads   https://www.tor.com/2016/12/15/the-witches-of-winter/ https://www.lifewithcats.tv/2015/12/09/jolakotturinn-the-christmas-cat-of-iceland/ https://www.smithsonianmag.com/smart-news/each-christmas-icelands-yule-cat-takes-fashion-policing-extreme-180961420/ https://www.iizcat.com/post/4373/The-Christmas-Cat-of-Iceland-a-giant-terrifying-cat-that-gobbles-up-children-if-they-039-re-bad Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hey there weirdos, happy holidays and a merry Christmas to you all! That's right, it's another Christmas Special of It Gets Weird! In this one, we discuss the fascinating mythology of Icelandic Christmas - from the sorceress troll Gryla, to the pesky Yule Lads, and finally the "Christmas cryptid," the Yule Cat. We talk about the dark mythologies wrapped up in Christmas like so many presents, plus how this terrifying Icelandic legend shifted to be...a bit jollier over time. 

Episode 7 In this episode, Everett takes us on a journey through the strange Christmas stories of Iceland, and we discuss a listener’s strange playground experience. Are you looking to learn about cryptids, urban legends, and conspiracies? Can you handle the occasional dad joke? We got you covered! A Lil’ Spooky is hosted by Colleen […]

The Icelandic Christmas season is so much fun. Well, it’s normally a lot of fun but we are doing the best to enjoy it even though COVID is keeping many of us from our loved ones. While I have done an episode about Icelandic Christmas way back in the day of the podcast, I wanted to share with you the full breakdown of this time from the point of view of an Icelander. My lovely friend Íris Stefanía joined me for this episode to share her modern take on Icelandic Christmas traditions.  We filmed this at her place and a link to the video on the All Things Iceland YouTube channel will be available in the show notes of this episode. During our chat we go over what is happening in Iceland from the start of advent until the last day of Christmas here, which is January 6th. I love that Íris still does some traditional things with her family but has also found ways to mix in her own style and add a modern touch. We had a lot of fun eating piparköku (gingerbread) and laufabrauð, drinking malt og appelsín (a popular mix that is available only during holidays here), and eating mondlugrautinn, which is a rice porridge. Why that is done will be explained during our chat.  Icelandic Christmas & New Year Traditions Video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x2myOZ_sYqo The 13 Icelandic Yule Lads Stekkjastaur (Sheep-Cote Clod): He tries to suckle female sheep in farmer's shedsGiljagaur (Gully Gawk): He steals foam from buckets of cow milkStúfur (Stubby): He's short and steals food from frying pansÞvörusleikir (Spoon Licker): He licks spoonsPottaskefill (Pot Scraper or Pot Licke)r: He steals unwashed pots and licks them cleanAskasleikir (Bowl Licker): He steals bowls of food from under the bed (back in the old days, Icelanders used to sometimes store bowls of food there - convenient for midnight snacking?)Hurðaskellir (Door Slammer): He stomps around and slams doors, keeping everyone awakeSkyrgámur (Skyr Gobbler): He eats up all the Icelandic yogurt (skyr)Bjúgnakrækir (Sausage Swiper): He loves stolen sausagesGluggagægir (Window Peeper): He likes to creep outside windows and sometimes steal the stuff he sees insideGáttaþefur (Door Sniffer): He has a huge nose and an insatiable appetite for stolen baked goodsKetkrókur (Meat Hook): He snatches up any meat left out, especially smoked lambKertasníkir (Candle Stealer): He steals candles, which used to be sought-after items in Iceland Join the All Things Iceland Patreon Community Some of you might be aware that one of my goals for the podcast is to travel around Iceland more to interview different people in each region. In July, I set up the All Things Iceland community on Patreon. It’s a membership platform that was founded in 2013. It allows for creators like me to provide exclusive content to listeners like you in exchange for a monthly subscription. Each month I am doing Ask Me Anything videos, Live Chats, and Folklore Friday each week. Sometimes I do updates about my life in Iceland. I do not share this content on any other channel. The support from my patrons on the All Things Iceland community on Patreon will help to evolve All Things Iceland. There are several membership tiers to choose from and each tier has a variety of benefits. If you would like to join the community, go to patreon.com/allthingsiceland. I look forward to having you join. Rate & Review the All Things Iceland Podcast Click here to rate and review the All Things Iceland podcast. Let’s be social! Here is where you can connect with me: InstagramFacebookYouTubeTwitter Þakka þér kærlega fyrir að hlusta (og að lesa) og sjáumst fljótlega Thank you kindly for listening (and reading) and see you soon!

Deck the halls and lock your doors - this is the Christmas episode of This Will Scare You! You'll hear the story of Grýla the Icelandic Christmas Witch/Ogre, her Yule Lads, and her Yule Cat. Writer, performer, illustrator, cohost of Aw Crap, A Hellboy Podcast, and my guest this week, Kaitlin Thomson, talks about the time she saw the Southampton Bigfoot! Please take a moment to rate, review, and subscribe - and check out thiswillscareyou.com for more stuff.

Happy Holidays, gang! This week, we’re learning all about Befana and Gryla, the Christmas Witches of Italy and Iceland. Sources: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Befana#:~:text=In%20Italian%20folklore%2C%20Befana%20(pronounced,Nicholas%20or%20Santa%20Claus. https://www.ottawaitalians.com/Heritage/befana.htm https://www.vice.com/en/article/595y9n/screw-santa-claus-and-celebrate-befana-italys-kidnapping-christmas-witch https://theculturetrip.com/europe/italy/articles/the-story-of-befana-the-italian-santa-claus/ https://www.smithsonianmag.com/arts-culture/why-icelands-christmas-witch-much-cooler-and-scarier-krampus-180967605/ https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Icelandic_Christmas_folklore#Yule_Lads https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.thevintagenews.com/2019/12/01/iceland-christmas-witch/amp/ https://www.mentalfloss.com/article/568050/gryla-christmas-troll-iceland https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.popsugar.com/entertainment/photo-gallery/45609150/image/45609640/Original-Myth-Gr%25C3%25BDla/amp Check out @witchesmagicmurdermystery on Instagram! Email your personal or local stories related to witches, magic, murder, or mystery to witchesmagicmurdermystery@gmail.com. Get to know us better: Kara: @atoakandmain Megan: @megan_whitmer or www.meganwhitmer.com Theme music: Chloe’s Lullaby by Robert Austin. Available on Spotify, Google Play, YouTube, Bandcamp, and Patreon!

This episode we discuss the dark folklore around Christmas and how traditions ranging from Icelandic Christmas ogresses to the American Santa Claus have evolved with changing economies and social norms.Bonus Content: A carnivorous Christmas cat, making Yuletide scarves from the intestines of naughty children, and why getting drunk at work is the real reason for the season.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/shitgetsweird)

Our Christmas gift to you so poor audio quality! So sorry! In editing, we noticed Anna's audio was all sorts of messed up. It didn't pick up while recording. We're working on fixing it! But we still wanted to release our Christmas episode! First Marissa talks about some Iceland Christmas Folklore. What a cute/monstrous little fam! Then Anna makes the episode a downer by talking about a Christmastime massacre. How great. _Icelandic Christmas Folklore- 16:40Ronald Gene Simmons- 38:30 _Small businesses to check out!CaseysMagnoliaIG: @caseys_magnoliaSite: caseysmagnolia.comThe AtticIG: @atticclothesFB: /atticclothesThank you to our lovely sponsor for this episode!Eskandalo Hair: follow them on Instagram @eskandalohair or check out their website eskandalohair.com. Visit their website to schedule an appointment. Mention this podcast and get 10% off your service!_Music by Brunch/ Kyle Moucha Won't Shut UpYT: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1NJEzoHu16oqUiTqyaXE_QIG: @houseboat_tljFB: @houseboatTLJ_Cover art by Samantha McGrawIG: @ohsamit_Social media:Facebook: @BWDWKpodcastTwitter: @BWDWKpodcastInstagram: @butwhatdoweknowpodcastEmail: butwhatdoweknowpod@gmail.com_** PLEASE SUBSCRIBE, RATE & REVIEW **

Back together to talk about Icelandic Yuletide lore! Not about Philly throwing batteries at Santa but the ghoulies are excited to learn something new, all while getting pretty toasty. Make fun of them as they try to read Icelandic and burp about giant cats and trolls.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/area215)

This week join Nicole and Noelle as they get festive and throw a holiday party with Krampus and all his friends! Learn the origin of Krampus, the Krampussies, and all the traditions of Krampusnacht. Get your birch switches ready, pick up Belsnickel, Gryla, the Yule Cat, and Knecht Ruprecht, and head over to the the Yule Lads crib for the sickest holiday party this side of Hell on the Quite Unusual Holiday Special! Hit us up on social mediaFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/QuiteUnusualPod/Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1349829115227754Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/quiteunusualpod/Twitter: https://twitter.com/quiteunusualpodSend us your listener lore to quiteunusualpod@gmail.comWanna send us something spooky?P.O. Box 1212Des Plaines, IL, 60017Sources: https://www.history.com/news/krampus-christmas-legend-originhttps://www.nationalgeographic.com/news/2018/12/131217-krampus-christmas-santa-devil/https://www.smithsonianmag.com/travel/krampus-could-come-you-holiday-season-180957438/https://www.mentalfloss.com/article/71999/9-facts-about-krampus-st-nicks-demonic-companion https://www.beliefnet.com/faiths/christianity/articles/when-was-jesus-really-born.aspxhttps://historydaily.org/krampus-origins https://visitpaamericana.com/holidays/what-or-who-is-belsnickel/https://www.pretty-attitude.com/blogs/news/55347845-the-story-of-knecht-ruprechthttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Icelandic_Christmas_folklore

Because I’m very much in the holiday spirit, I'm dedicating the next two episodes, this one included, to Christmas related content in Iceland. Today, I have a special guest that has been on the show before, and that is Ólafur S.K. Þórvaldz, also known as Óli the brewmaster at Ægir Brugghús. Icelandic Christmas beer has quickly become an important part of the holiday season for brewers in Iceland and for those who enjoy drinking the beers, such as myself. Because of this, I thought it would be fun to have Óli pick his top 5 favorite Icelandic Christmas beers from craft breweries for this episode.  To be fair, he picked four beers and was nice enough to let me include my favorite one. Full disclaimer, my favorite is not from a craft brewery by Icelandic standards but as Óli points out in this episode, all of the breweries in Iceland would be considered craft breweries if you compare it to the U.S. or other countries with much larger consumption. We did this Icelandic Christmas Beer tasting virtually. We're both tasting the beers and talking about what they tasted like to each of us. We also talk about the growing trend of Christmas beers in Iceland, give some travel advice and more. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gu99ZHJmyH4 The Icelandic Christmas Beers we Taste Tested During the Interview 1. Jóli Bæjó by Mói Ölgerðafélag 2. Ekkert Sérstaklega Jólaleg Jól by Ægir Brugghús 3. Ris a la Sour by Smiðjan Brugghús 4. Grýla by Ölverk 5. Egils Malt Jólabjór by Ölgerðin If you like to try beers, I definitely recommend coming to Iceland during the Christmas season. The amount of variety on offer is quite a lot for such a small country. Rate & Review the All Things Iceland Podcast Click here to rate and review the All Things Iceland podcast. Join the All Things Iceland Patreon Community Some of you might be aware that one of my goals for the podcast is to travel around Iceland more to interview different people in each region. In July, I set up the All Things Iceland community on Patreon. It's a membership platform that was founded in 2013. It allows for creators like me to provide exclusive content to listeners like you in exchange for a monthly subscription. Each month I am doing Ask Me Anything videos, Live Chats, and Folklore Friday each week. Sometimes I do updates about my life in Iceland. I do not share this content on any other channel. The support from my patrons on the All Things Iceland community on Patreon will help to evolve All Things Iceland. There are several membership tiers to choose from and each tier has a variety of benefits. If you would like to join the community, go to patreon.com/allthingsiceland. I look forward to having you join. Let’s be social! Here is where you can connect with me: InstagramFacebookYouTubeTwitter Þakka þér kærlega fyrir að hlusta (og að lesa) og sjáumst fljótlega Thank you kindly for listening (and reading) and see you soon!

This week the girls took aim at Urban LegendsSarah opens with talking about what an urban legend is and mentions a couple of some more famous one, then dives into some poorly researched and written  Icelandic Christmas urban legends. Bianca goes on to tell us the legend of a mysterious parking inspector who goes missing one day and a bank robbery that has a very unexpected and horrifying ending.   Amy after renaming her cat 'Murder Floof' delves into the Victorian legend of the wild panthers that have been spotted around the state and the history of it's legend.If you like this round, please give us a review/rating on Podchaser.Head on over to the blog: https://fridaynightwinefight.blogspot.com/ for accompanying content.We would also love topic suggestions from our listeners, send them through to fridaynightwinefight@gmail.comEpisode edited by SarahTheme music by Joseph McDade https://josephmcdade.com/musicSupport the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/fnwfpodcast)

That's a wrap on 2020. This is the last O.O.T.A. episode of 2020 and we can't believe it! Meg starts off the episode chatting about the history behind the tradition of the classic Christmas tree, and later on we chat about the mischievous Yule Lads and their forbidding mother Gryla on a little deep dive into Icelandic folklore. Take a listen, and join us for the last episode of the year. We are so thankful for this podcast and so thankful to our wonderful listeners. We can't wait to continue to be weird with you all in 2021!  Recorded and edited by Meghan Pavlovsky and Allison Varca   Music by Mike Vontas Sources:  https://www.history.com/topics/christmas/history-of-christmas-trees https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Saturnalia https://grpopcorn.com/blogs/news/history-of-popcorn https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Prose_Edda https://www.smithsonianmag.com/smart-news/meet-the-thirteen-yule-lads-icelands-own-mischievous-santa-clauses-180948162/ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Icelandic_Christmas_folklore https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jóhannes_úr_Kötlum

In 2013 we took the twins for a Family Iceland Christmas Holiday and celebrated Christmas in Iceland: The Land of Fire and Ice. This is Vlogcast Episode #39: CHRISTMAS in ICELAND! Family Iceland Christmas Holiday with 13 Icelandic Yule Lads

Em is super excited about her new Book of the Month delivery and discusses The Half Sister by Sandie Jones as well as Icelandic Christmas folklore.Feelers - new book!The Half Sister by Sandie JonesIcelandic Folklore - wikipediaBooks and Cats Merch! Support the podcast and get some sweet books and cats merch - thank you for supporting the podcast!Learn another language while reading the classics with Prismatext - follow this link to support the podcast - and use code BOOKSNCATS for 30% off your orderGive your skin the love it deserves with Athia Skin Care - follow this link to support the podcast - use code AthiafCEQ for 15% off your order#botm #bookofthemonth #books #reading #readmorebooks #TheHalfSister #yule #cats #yulecat #icelandicchristmasfolklore Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/ems-books-and-cats-podcast. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

As we end this year of 2020, thank goodness, we look back on our favorite books we read throughout the year. We also discuss favorite book gifts and a special Icelandic Christmas tradition.

Ellie tells us about the Yule Lads, which are a part of Icelandic folklore. With names like Pot Licker, Stubby, Window Peeper and Sausage Swiper, how could we not be intrigued to learn about their mischievous antics?! Find the full notes for this episode, including where you can learn more about these topics, at learnaboutpod.com. You can also follow us on Instagram and Twitter at @learnaboutpod.

BRAND NEW Christmas episode, recorded December 13, 2020!“THE CHRISTMAS TALE SO SCARY THE COUNTRY CENSORED IT” and More True Holiday Horrors! #WeirdDarknessPlease share Weird Darkness with others; it helps me to continue creating content as often as I do as well as spreading the word about resources available for those who struggle with depression. IN THIS EPISODE: We’ll look at some of the history of Santa and his cohorts – and how they have all not been as jolly as we know them now. (And You Thought You Knew About Santa) *** And I’ll tell you an Icelandic Christmas story that is so creepy that the government was forced to censor it. (The Icelandic Yule Brothers) *** But first, Christmas parties are a time for joy, laughs, and family. A time to be shared with the ones you love. But sometimes, the ones who love us, have a different, more sinister plan. That was the case of Bruce Jeffrey Pardo, the Killer Santa. We begin with that story. (Bruce Jeffrey Pardo: The Killer Santa)WANT TO ADVERTISE ON WEIRD DARKNESS OR BE A SPONSOR?Weird Darkness has partnered with AdvertiseCast to handle our advertising/sponsorship requests. They’re great to work with and will help you advertise on the show. Email sales@advertisecast.com or start the process now at https://weirddarkness.com/advertise WEIRDO WEB LINKS…(Amazon links included may benefit me financially through qualifying purchases.)BECOME A PATRON: https://WeirdDarkness.com/PatronCOMMERCIAL FREE VERSION of this episode: Visit https://patreon.com/marlarhouse then search posts for the title of this episode.TRANSCRIPT for this episode (if available): Visit https://WeirdDarkness.com then use search function in righthand column to search for the title of this episode. Once found, scroll to bottom of episode’s blog post.VOTE FOR WEIRD DARKNESS in Podcast Magazine’s “HOT 50” chart: http://PodcastMagazine.com/Hot50 DONATE to FOOD FOR THE POOR: https://WeirdDarkness.com/FOOD STORY AND MUSIC CREDITS/SOURCES…(Over time links can and may become invalid, disappear, or have different content.)“And You Thought You Knew About Santa” by Troy Taylor: https://tinyurl.com/y63nbyqz “Bruce Jeffrey Pardo: The Killer Santa” from The Scare Chamber: https://tinyurl.com/yxd8rvre “The Icelandic Yule Brothers” by Eris Wisti for Ranker’s Weird History: https://tinyurl.com/y37coytc (I always make sure to give authors credit for the material I use whenever possible. If I somehow overlooked doing that for a story, or if a credit is incorrect, please let me know and I’ll rectify it in the show notes as quickly as possible.)Weird Darkness theme by Alibi Music Library. Background music, varying by episode, provided by Alibi Music, EpidemicSound and/or AudioBlocks with paid license. Music from Shadows Symphony (https://tinyurl.com/yyrv987t), Midnight Syndicate (http://amzn.to/2BYCoXZ), Kevin MacLeod (https://tinyurl.com/y2v7fgbu), Tony Longworth (https://tinyurl.com/y2nhnbt7), and/or Nicolas Gasparini/Myuu (https://tinyurl.com/lnqpfs8) is used with permission. 

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In old Icelandic Christmas tradition, a witch/troll named Gryla sought out to snatch the "naughty" kids of the village and bring them back to her home in the mountains to make them into stew. Oh, and we can't forget about her 13 children joining her in all the mayhem and chaos. Join us today as we dive in to the tales and traditions of Christmas in Iceland.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Happy Monday to you, fellow Spookies! This week, Holly covers the Wells Grey Murders, one of the most brutal in Canadian history. Then, at least one of us is in the Christmas spirit! Danyelle tells us some Icelandic Christmas lore, including the Gryla, her troublesome Yule Lads and our favourite family member, the Yule Cat. Music: https://www.purple-planet.com

We have talked about Krampus and the lore behind him but now take a listen to us discuss Icelandic Christmas horror monsters. We discuss Gryla & Leppaludi along with their children the Yule lads and their cat the Yule cat. We dive into where they came from and why they have been around for some time.   Sponsor- Calm Your Body Down LLC 'Salem's Secret' by Peter Gundry

Christmas time is finally here! Have you ever wondered about Icelandic traditions and how Icelanders celebrate during the darkest time of the year? We invite you to join Icelandic Christmas this year! Find the blog post HERE. Almost everyone knows about the Christmas Cat who eats children that did not receive new clothes before Christmas Eve. But what about the 13 gifts, Ice Skating, Remembering your loved ones, and finding the almond in the cake? Join us through this episode and learn about everything, even the weird stuff, that Icelanders do during Christmas time. Resources for this episode: The Christmas Cat Statue Controversary The Christmas Forest from the Icelandic Forest Association Ice Skating at Ingolfstorg Square  Þorláksmessa Our Sound & Music for this episode comes from Envato Elements. Songs: Light Happy Christmas by Sun Channel Music That Christmas by LFAudio Jazzy Christmas by Nuclearmetal Christmas Elf by WildKittyTunes The Christmas by ViktorSE

Attenborough’s mad world of ants, the Yule Lads, advent calendars, volunteering as celeb syringers, and Elton meets Arsene.Join the Iron Filings Society: https://www.patreon.com/topflighttimemachine See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Thanks for joining me on this creeptastic journey. Find me on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/redmumpodcast Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/redmumpodcast/ Twitter at https://twitter.com/RedmumPodcast Contribute to the Patreon https://www.patreon.com/Redmumpodcast Music by DJ Spooky. http://djspooky.com/ Written, recorded and edited by me, Jenny Neff.Sourceshttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Krampushttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Icelandic_Christmas_folklore

Part 3 of the 3-part Plague Special! We finally find out what becomes of both the living and the dead at Frotha, from the medieval Icelandic poem Eyrbyggja Saga, 54-55. Plus I have a chat about dead bodies and their processes of decomposition, ancient and medieval medicine and their understanding of plague and infection, medieval Icelandic Christmas, and a brief look at the fabulously-named "door-doom".

Everybody give it up for WEEK THREE. Quarantine is hard. Take your mind off it with Erica's beautiful tale of gnomes and the Gnomes of Bok Tower! I also talk about Yule Lads and other Icelandic Christmas folklore, because apparently I know way too much about that. Submit your cryptid, ghost, or otherwise spooky stories to JustMightExistPodcast@gmail.com Follow us on Twitter, Instagram, and Tumblr for updates on the show! We can't wait to share our findings with you. Intro and Outro sample "For What It's Worth" by Buffalo Springfield Sources: Eerie Florida written by Mark Muncy and illustrated by Kari Schultz Encyclopedia of Beasts and Monsters in Myth, Legend and Folklore by Theresa Bane Tomte by Anasacia Sampson Gnome Wikipedia Page Erica had Animal Crossing Brainworms this week! We're going to try to be better. Being productive right now is hard.

Christmas is normally a time of peace and goodwill among men. But unfortunately in Iceland, Icelandic Christmas legend tells of a murderous beast, feared for generations. Time for Kit and Rory to investigate. Patreon https://patreon.com/ThisParanormalLife Twitter https://twitter.com/ThisParaLife Secret Society https://facebook.com/groups/thisparanormallife/

This week on the Tether Radio Podcast, Alli and Daniel bring a little Christmas spirit to the table by covering an Icelandic Christmas tradition and the infamous SantaCons! Daniel covers the plentiful security flaws in the Ring doorbell systems and Alli talks about the silly impeachment letter that Trump sent to Nancy Pelosi! Megan comes back on the show to quiz Alli on Christmas movies with another segment of “Alli’s Adventures in Movieland!” All of this content and much, much more on this special 2 hour long episode! Don’t miss out and be sure to subscribe! It’s the only way we can make sure you… #StayTethered #TetherRadio #HailTether

A 6 year old takes a rather un-childlike view on the realities of Santa Claus, Icelandic Christmas characters creep out of the darkness, Scottee tells the story of a loving gift that travelled across countries and generations and the festive season bursts into song. Josie Long presents short documentaries and adventures in sound (for grown-ups) on Christmas Eve. I Don't Know Produced by Andy Mills with the musicians Matt and Jacob Boll, Corey and Cobey Bienert and Enoch Kim. Out of the Dark Featuring Rósa Thorsteinsdottir and Eva Maria Jónssdottir from The Arni Magnussen Institute Produced by Rikke Houd Nativity Featuring Scottee Produced by Alia Cassam The Night Before the Night Before Christmas (Reprise) Featuring Seymour and Stuart Sarnoff Produced by Alex Lewis Series Producer: Eleanor McDowall A Falling Tree production for BBC Radio 4

Hello babies!  Happy holidays from your two favorite rowdy altos. This season, Lisa has an encounter with some celeb xmas trees. Emily pitches a visit with the Gävle Goat. On Wiki of the Week, we read the Wikipedia page for Icelandic Christmas folklore, which depicts mountain-dwelling characters and monsters who come to town during Christmas. The stories are directed at children and are used to scare them into good behavior. How fun!

It's the countdown to Christmas! Yes, the time has come. Two episodes to go until all the holly jolly fun. Sit back and listen.Put out your shoe. Relax as we tell you about Gryla, her cat, and her 13 sons too. Sources:https://www.smithsonianmag.com/arts-culture/why-icelands-christmas-witch-much-cooler-and-scarier-krampus-180967605/https://www.smithsonianmag.com/smart-news/meet-the-thirteen-yule-lads-icelands-own-mischievous-santa-clauses-180948162/https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Icelandic_Christmas_folklore#Yule_Ladshttp://www.ancientpages.com/2019/12/11/gryla-cannibalistic-evil-troll-and-her-sons-yule-lads-in-icelandic-folklore/https://www.thevintagenews.com/2019/12/01/iceland-christmas-witch/https://guidetoiceland.is/connect-with-locals/regina/gryla-and-leppaludi-the-parents-of-the-icelandic-yule-ladshttps://www.smithsonianmag.com/smart-news/each-christmas-icelands-yule-cat-takes-fashion-policing-extreme-180961420/https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Icelandic_Christmas_folklorehttps://www.playfulkitty.net/2014/12/19/legend-yule-cat/

Merry Christmas everyone! We are releasing an episode just in time for the holidays. Cuddle up with some cocoa, spiked or not, and listen to the stories of the mischievous Yule Lads and the short-tempered little bearded man called the Tomte. Original Theme Music by Ethan Reid (Instagram @ethanareid)Additional music and SFX by Epidemic SoundFollow us!Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/deadmendontpodcast/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/deadmendontpodcast/Twitter: https://twitter.com/deadmendontpodAdara: @adaralynne on Twitter & InstagramKenzie: @kenzmaclaren on Twitter & InstagramContact us! deadmendontpodcast@gmail.com - Share your story!Sources:The Yule Lads Poem - “Jólasveinarnir” by Jóhannes úr KötlumThe Christmas Encyclopedia, 3rd ed, William Crump, p. 238Swedish Press: The Genealogy of the Swedish Tomte     

Hear more about the Icelandic Christmas Spirit in episode 16 Jólin koma.Intro: "Winter Wonderland" by Bing CrosbyOutro: "Christmas Time is Here - Vocal" by Vince Guaraldi TrioThe song Jonas is singing and wanted to make the intro but Lydia forgot to add in while editing (oops): "Jólin jólin" by Svanhildur JakobsdóttirThe Swedish Christmas tea Jonas picked up while visiting Daniel in Sweden is called rooibos julknäck.The hand lotion Lydia got at Hrím is No. 195 Grapefruit Leaf by L:A Brucket.L:A Brucket Euro store link: https://www.labruket.com/p/hand-cream-gfl-30-ml-195-grapefruit-leafL:A Brucket US store link: https://www.labruket.us/p/hand-cream-gfl-70-ml-195-grapefruit-leafGrab some SoRaHD merch and listen to our Christmas playlist.THIS IS NOT SPONSORED CONTENT, Y'ALL. FER REAL. Just so you know, we are absolutely not getting paid for any of this. None of this is an advertisement or sponsored content or a "collaboration" (can you sense our collective eye roll?) with any companies or organizations or whatever other euphemism you have for getting paid to pretend something is your honest opinion. This is pure, unadulterated solid gold from our brainses. Enjoy. Wanna say thank you? Rate us and/or leave us a review.GO NUTS WITH OUR GOOGLE MAP (WE MADE IT JUST FOR YOU WITH ♥︎)FOLLOW US:Subscribe on Apple PodcastsSubscribe on StitcherOur WebsiteFacebookHandy dandy Google MapInstagramPinterestTwitterEmail: raisinandhotdog@gmail.comTakk, takk and bless, bless y'all!

Just like everyone else in Iceland, the office of The Grapevine is lucky enough to receive people from all over the world. And of course, just like everyone else in Iceland, these people have opinions they can’t wait to share. In “First impressions” The Grapevine’s interns share their thoughts on Icelandic culture and Icelanders’ habits. Learn first-hand about what they think is weird, inspiring, and flat-out gross about Iceland. And since comparisons are inevitable, they’re bound to share things about their home countries. With food reviews, media talks, and a lot more questions than answers, they show that Iceland is a beautiful but confusing place.

Happy Holidays to you, our beautiful friends. Grab some cocoa or mulled wine, get cozy under a blankie, light up that yule log and join us for some holiday folklore involving women, trolls, spindles, snow maidens, and some good old holiday kidnapping. Christmas stories can get weird, y'all.    Tabitha's Stories https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Icelandic_Christmas_folklore http://blog.praguemorning.cz/czech-christmas-tradition-the-throwing-of-the-shoe/ https://www.transparent.com/education/ https://www.history.com/news/why-do-we-kiss-under-the-mistletoe https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Befana https://www.learnreligions.com/cailleach-the-ruler-of-winter-2561705               Icelandic name English translation Description[16] Arrival[16] Departure Stekkjarstaur Sheep-Cote Clod Harasses sheep, but is impaired by his stiff peg-legs. 12 December 25 December Giljagaur Gully Gawk Hides in gullies, waiting for an opportunity to sneak into the cowshed and steal milk. 13 December 26 December Stúfur Stubby Abnormally short. Steals pans to eat the crust left on them. 14 December 27 December Þvörusleikir Spoon-Licker Steals and licks wooden spoons. Is extremely thin due to malnutrition. 15 December 28 December Pottaskefill Pot-Scraper Steals leftovers from pots. 16 December 29 December Askasleikir Bowl-Licker Hides under beds waiting for someone to put down their "askur" (a type of bowl with a lid used instead of dishes), which he then steals. 17 December 30 December Hurðaskellir Door-Slammer Likes to slam doors, especially during the night, waking people up. 18 December 31 December Skyrgámur Skyr-Gobbler A Yule Lad with a great affinity for skyr (similar to yogurt). 19 December 1 January Bjúgnakrækir Sausage-Swiper Hides in the rafters and snatches sausages that are being smoked. 20 December 2 January Gluggagægir Window-Peeper A snoop who looks through windows in search of things to steal. 21 December 3 January Gáttaþefur Doorway-Sniffer Has an abnormally large nose and an acute sense of smell which he uses to locate leaf bread (laufabrauð). 22 December 4 January Ketkrókur Meat-Hook Uses a hook to steal meat. 23 December 5 January Kertasníkir Candle-Stealer Follows children in order to steal their candles (which were once made of tallow and thus edible). 24 December 6 January   Stacie's Stories https://russiapedia.rt.com/of-russian-origin/snegurochka/ https://www.tripsavvy.com/snegurochka-1502312 https://literature.fandom.com/wiki/Frau_Holle https://www.pitt.edu/~dash/grimm024.html                   If you're struggling this holiday season, please know you are never alone. Call the Lifeline at 1-800-273-TALK (8255) to speak with a trained crisis counselor. Your life matters to us and we're here for you, 24/7. Visit www.suicidepreventionhotline.org for more information.   Please send us an email about the Unsung Sluts (Amazing Women doing Amazing Things) in your own lives at: Email - unsungslutspodcast@gmail.com If you are our listener in Kazakhstan, please send us an email!! Follow Unsung Sluts Podcast on: Instagram: @unsung_sluts_podcast Twitter: @unsungsluts Facebook - Unsung Sluts Podcast Website - www.unsungslutspodcast.com    Please leave us a 5 Star review on Apple Podcasts. It really helps us out.   Music from this episode: Jingle Bells by the Jingle Punks Christmas Village by Aaron Kenny Auld Lang Syne by E's Jammie Jams     (Theme song "Liverpool Sluts by Sigmund Droid)    

Just like everyone else in Iceland, the office of The Grapevine is lucky enough to receive people from all over the world. And of course, just like everyone else in Iceland, these people have opinions they can't wait to share. In “First impressions” The Grapevine's interns share their thoughts on Icelandic culture and Icelanders' habits. Learn first-hand about what they think is weird, inspiring, and flat-out gross about Iceland. And since comparisons are inevitable, they're bound to share things about their home countries. With food reviews, media talks, and a lot more questions than answers, they show that Iceland is a beautiful but confusing place.In this episode, interns Inês and Sam feast on the best Icelandic Christmas treats. Some snacks make their taste buds rejoice, but our interns also put their taste buds through some tough times. From Laufabrauð and hangikjöt, to Malt og Appelsín, they taste the true flavours of Jóla (and try not to diss them too hard).

Mini-Episode #7: In which Nash fell down an Icelandic Christmas hole & drug Tiff along with her. (Hosts' Choice: Gryla, Yule Lads, the Yule Cat) Spooky Snacks are bite-sized episodes based upon listener submissions of their personal, family, or hometown stories, as well as suggestions for topics they'd like to hear us discuss, and sometimes things we want to talk about that aren’t long enough for a regular episode. . | Show Notes, Credits, and more at our blog | | Tumblr @youtotallymadethatup | | Twitter @YTMTUpodcast | | Instagram @youtotallymadethatup | | We want to hear your personal & local spooky tales! Email us: youtotallymadethatup@gmail.com | --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Alex Elliott is joined this week by by Nikkita Hamar Patterson, a PhD student in English, specialising in film and extreme cinema, and by RÚV broadcast journalist Ingólfur Bjarni Sigfússon, who is currently best-known for his work on Kveikur. The programme was produced by Lydía Grétarsdóttir. This week's highlights include: the aftermath of the Advent Storm, the dilemma around changing the time in Iceland, and some of what's great about an Icelandic Christmas.

Alex Elliott is joined this week by by Nikkita Hamar Patterson, a PhD student in English, specialising in film and extreme cinema, and by RÚV broadcast journalist Ingólfur Bjarni Sigfússon, who is currently best-known for his work on Kveikur. The programme was produced by Lydía Grétarsdóttir. This week's highlights include: the aftermath of the Advent Storm, the dilemma around changing the time in Iceland, and some of what's great about an Icelandic Christmas.

Join the Sick Squad as they get festive with tales and weird and wonderful Christmas traditions. First up, Justine discusses the legend of Gryla, the Icelandic Christmas cannibal troll. Then, Heather digs deep into some truly gross (to us) winter traditions from around the world.Wanna be friends? Follow us on Instagram @thatssickpodcast and on Twitter @thatssickpod Vector Credit: Log Vector by Vecteezy Music Credits:Electric Soul (Foudre Lapin's Theme) by coruscate (c) copyright 2013 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution (3.0) license. http://dig.ccmixter.org/files/Coruscate/40980DJ by Jahzzar © copyright 2015 Licensed under  Creative Commons Attribution (4.0) license. http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Jahzzar/DJ/DJ_1369 

Who are the Yule Lads, and why does Iceland have a bunch of trolls instead of Santa Claus? I talk to author Heidi Herman and Christmas expert Benito Cereno about where the legends of the Yule Lads came from and how they're celebrated today. (Next show is the contest results show...almost there!)

Christmas in Iceland is a lovely time. Everyone is merry and there are lots of fun events happening. I purposefully decided not to include Christmas activities that not holiday related on this list. You won’t hear me say, hunt for Northern Lights, go on a Glacier Walk, ride an Icelandic horse and so on  during this episode. While those activities are awesome, they can be experienced when it is not Christmas in Iceland.  Because the Christmas season in Iceland lasts for about a month, you will have lots of time to tick off some of the activities on  this list. 1. Try Icelandic Christmas Beer (jólabjór) I am a big fan of tasty beers and Iceland has a thriving craft beer culture. In fact, one of my favorite episodes of this podcast is my interview about Iceland’s complicated and fascinating beer history with Óli the brewmaster at Ægisgarður brewery. Icelandic brewers start to offer their special Christmas brews around mid November. It is a glorious time and there are such tasty varieties. My two favorite are Egill’s Malt Jólabjór and Einstök´s Icelandic doppelbock. I highly recommend trying those and others while you are. I know that some Icelandic companies are exporting their beer, so you might find some Icelandic Christmas beer at a  distributor near you. 2. Laufabrauð Next up is eating Laufabrauð, or leaf bread. Some people even call it snowflake bread. It is at type of bread that looks like a thin, flat cake. Geometric or leaf like patterns are cut into it and it is then fried quickly in fat or oil. It is only served during this time and it is yummy. Some people make it at home and many buy them from bakeries. Many of the supermarkets in Reykjavík carry them, but if you can get your hands on some fresh, homemade laufrabrauð, you are in for a treat. 3. Ice Skating in Ingólfstorg Ice skating, in general, is an activity that you can do in Iceland at any time of the year at the Laugadalur sports center. However, ice skating outside in Ingólfstorg or Ingólfs Square is only reserved for the Christmas season. It kind of reminds me of ice skating in Rockefeller Center in NYC, expect it is not as extravagant and it might even be a smaller rink. 4. Eat some Christmas cookies - Piparkökur It wouldn’t be Christmas for me in Iceland if I didn’t eat some piparkökur or pepper cookies. I know it might sound strange to want to eat cookies with pepper in them but don’t let that deter you. They taste similar to gingerbread cookies. Hopefully, that helps anyone that is on the fence with trying them. Boxes of them are sold in the supermarkets in Iceland. They are seriously delicious. I probably gain a few pounds during the holidays just because of these cookies. 5. Visit a Christmas Market Like many communities that celebrate Christmas, Iceland has Christmas markets that feature locally made crafts and food. They are great places to find a unique gift for yourself or someone else. 6. Eat at a Christmas Buffet – Jólahlaðborð Many restaurants in Iceland prepare special Christmas buffet menus. It is a tradition for most Icelandic people to get together with friends and family to chow down at a Christmas buffet. While the traditional fare, such as potatoes prepared in different ways, lamb, pickled herring, red cabbage, green peas and so on are served at the buffet, some modern dishes do show up as well. 7. Try Skatta As I had mentioned in my Icelandic traditions, holidays and celebrations episode, December 23rd is one of the smelliest days of the year in Iceland. Many Icelandic people are enjoying their once a year indulgence in skatta, or fermented skate. The putrid smell wafts through air, crawls up your nostrils and pokes your brain. It is a smell that lingers in people’s clothes and is one you won’t forget easily. Many  people don’t eat it in their house because they don’t want the smell in their furniture and any other items in their house that might hold onto smells.

In our Season 1 finale we discuss our families' Christmas baking traditions, Roxanne quizzes Fiona on various culture's traditional winter baked goods, and we rhapsodize over the lovely panettone we made!  Chrusciki: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Angel_wings https://www.thespruceeats.com/what-are-chrusciki-1135581   Makowiec: https://culture.pl/en/article/makowiec-the-most-scandalous-cake-in-the-world   Laufabrauð: https://forvo.com/word/laufabrauð/ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Laufabrauð https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Icelandic_Christmas_folklore   Yule! https://theherbalacademy.com/celebrate-winter-solstice/ https://wicca.com/celtic/akasha/yule.htm   Judith: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hanukkah   Lebkuchen: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lebkuchen https://germangirlinamerica.com/what-is-lebkuchen/   Panettone: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Panettone

In Rudolph, New York, it’s Christmastime all year long. But this December, while the snow-lined streets seem merry and bright, a murder is about to ruin everyone’s holiday cheer… As the owner of Mrs. Claus’s Treasures, Merry Wilkinson knows how to decorate homes for the holidays. That’s why she thinks her float in the semi-annual Santa Claus parade is a shoo-in for best in show. But when the tractor pulling Merry’s float is sabotaged, she has to face facts: there’s a Scrooge in Christmas Town. Merry isn’t ready to point fingers, especially with a journalist in town writing a puff piece about Rudolph’s Christmas spirit. But when she stumbles upon the reporter’s body on a late night dog walk—and police suspect he was poisoned by a gingerbread cookie crafted by her best friend, Vicky—Merry will have to put down the jingle bells and figure out who’s really been grinching about town, before Vicky ends up on Santa’s naughty list… give it a'listen Do you like to be cozy? Do you love Christmas-related mysteries? If so, great! Check out this episode and you won't be disappointed. On the other hand, if you're a grinch and hate Christmas and feeling cozy, then come to the episode for conversations about unexpected things that make us horny, the child-eating Icelandic Christmas cat, and how dirty dog's mouths really are. Mentioned Links Oooo ASMR sandcutting--so satisfying. Check out this compilation from Sand Tagious.While in Iceland, Ash went to Christmas Garden, an amazing Christmas shop/wonderland/Belgian waffle paradise. Here's a lil' article about it if you wanna know more.Wanna hear Björk sing about the Icelandic Yule Cat? Of course you do. Goodreads We'd love to have you join us in opining over on Goodreads. You can find this book: Rest Ye Murdered Gentlemen by Vicki Delany over there, and of course join our discussion group here. Spotify Playlist Ash mixes up playlists for our books - here's a sample for this week. You can check out our Spotify profile for like, all of them if you want to see more.

"Time sinks". That’s what we're talking about this week. Games that eat up your precious minutes and hours and days. Nate says Civilization V is the worst contender. Alice B points a cannibalistic finger at Graveyard Keeper. And Graham turns the whole show into a sports podcast by talking about Football Manager. Links: The Yule Lads are terrifying: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Icelandic_Christmas_folklore#The_Yule_Lads Graveyard Keeper is like Stardew Valley but in a cemetery: https://www.rockpapershotgun.com/2018/08/15/graveyard-keeper-farming-sim-out-now/ Football Manager is best played when you take it too seriously: https://www.rockpapershotgun.com/2019/04/02/the-joy-of-taking-football-manager-far-too-seriously/ Sunderland ‘Til I Die trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KLU7aNFp65M Forager review: https://www.rockpapershotgun.com/2019/04/26/forager-review/ Spaceplan is the funny potato clicker game: https://www.rockpapershotgun.com/2016/08/11/spaceplan-is-cookie-clicker-launched-into-orbit/ The gang in Space Engineers are... Wastes of Space: https://www.rockpapershotgun.com/2019/05/01/space-engineers-diary-part-one-wolves/ Close to the Sun is basically BioShock with Tesla even if they say it isn’t: https://www.rockpapershotgun.com/2019/02/22/close-to-the-sun-is-a-horror-game-thats-definitely-not-bioshock-with-tesla/ Success is in your blood in Rise of Industry: https://www.rockpapershotgun.com/2018/02/27/rise-of-industry-early-access-review/ Open TTD is a free version of Transport Tycoon Deluxe: https://www.openttd.org/ The Empire is a LARP that Nate likes: https://www.profounddecisions.co.uk/empire?2 The OA is about a missing blind girl who reappears with her sight restored: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DvHJtez2IlY The Song of Achilles is a book about Greek shagging: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/11250317-the-song-of-achilles Circe is about a nice witch who turns men into pigs: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/35959740-circe

It could be a nipple, or it could be a shit-ton of random nothing. Either way, the siblings are back with more Christmas horror! Wren discusses Krampus and Andrea covers the Icelandic Christmas witch, Gryla, along with her creepy-ass family. Krampus has really good judgment, so you should probably just listen. Also, thanks to all of our patrons, and special thanks to Miranda in Australia and Hex in Wisconsin!

It's the 2018 Music Savage "Chriiisss-maaas" Show! In the first hour I kick your $@!#%-$@!#%-holidays into gear with a whole sleigh-full of indie, funk, soul, hip-hop, and Icelandic Christmas songs to get you into the spirit of the season. I also highlight the new Song of the Week, "Bad Boy," from Oslo band Wet Dreams and hit your ears with latest hot tracks from our new #Hottakes post. Enjoy! Playlist: All I Want For Christmas - Yeah Yeah Yeahs Christmas Party - Dr. Dog Christmas Card from a $@!#% in Minneapolis - Tom Waits It's Christmas So We'll Stop - Frightened Rabbit -air break- Get Down Santa - The Jive Turkeys Claus vs. Claus - JD McPherson Ain't No Chimneys in the Projects - Sharron Jones and the Dap Kings Stone Soul Christmas - Binky Griptite Christmas Done Got Funky - Jimmy Jules and The Nuclear Soul System Christmas in Hollis - RUN D.M.C. -air break- Christmas Time is Here - Khruangbin Melt in the Morning - The Duke Spirit Costa Del Jól - Skakkamanage Jesús jólasveinn - Gang Related Yo La La - Amaba Dama -air break- Bad Boy - Wet Dreams It Haunts You Now - Go Betty Go Time Bomb - Terror Watts Take It Off - The Donnas Un Chagga Lagga - Pixies Goodbye Daily Sadness - Cruiserweight -air break- Reptile - Citizens Wide Awake - Parquet Courts Juice - Chromeo Power Lunch - Har Mar Superstar Hurrache Lights - Hot Chip Sad Sad City - Ghostland Observatory -air break- Now That You're Gone - The Raconteurs Sinking Ship - Wild Child Leave Me Be - Shy Beast Lost Ship - Juliana Hatfield

You'd better not pout, you'd better not cry! 'Cause this week, Kitsie tells the ghastly tale of Brenda Ford's ghost in "Smee" by A.M. Burrage, and Clayton takes us closer to the North Pole with some grim Icelandic Christmas folklore.  From all of us here at Oddity Files, Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays.

The weekly news programme from RÚV English: an entertaining look at what's been going on in Iceland this past week. Alex Elliott is joined this week by Anna Margrét Björnsson, a journalist for Morgunblaðið and mbl.is, as well as editor of Morgunblaðið's English-language service, Iceland Monitor - and the author of a beautiful new children's book; and also by Jóhannes Ólafsson, journalist and children's TV presenter at RÚV. The programme was produced by Lydía Grétarsdóttir. New episodes are available here on RUV.is and RÚV English on Facebook on Monday afternoons. The next will be after the festive break, on 7th January. This week's highlights include the ongoing scandal surrounding the six MPs recorded making abusive comments, UN climate conference, a proposal to strengthen the Icelandic language, and what makes Icelandic Christmas so special.

Katie reports on the Santa murders and Molly has some must-know information about the Icelandic Christmas demons that molest your spoons every year. Bjork makes an appearance, naturally.

On this episode, we talk about Icelandic Christmas lore, wines inspired by criminal colonies, and UGLY SWEATERS YEA OR NAY.

Iceland. It's a mythical magical place, with beautiful landscapes and Northern lights - and amazing folklore that's both magical and dark. Heidi Herman is an expert in Icelandic folklore - and we talked Yule lads, Yule cats, and the Hidden People for a while in this episode.