Podcasts about icelandic christmas

Come along with me to the remote fjord of Mjóifjörður, where a monstrous troll woman haunted a lonely church, luring priests to their doom each Christmas... That is until one brave pastor turned the legend on its head. Like what you hear?  Give us 5 Stars!  And follow for more... Checkout our website: Eerie Iceland  Follow us on: Instagram  Find our page on: Facebook  Email us: hello@eerieiceland.com Sources & Extras: Source 1 Source 2 Things to do in Mjóifjörður (Iceland Wedding Planner Blog Post) Episode & Editing By: Ann Irene Peters (Iceland Wedding Planner)

First aired December 25, 2022Happy 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. Support the showStay curious!

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

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

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 […]

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)

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

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".

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.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).

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.