Podcasts about yule lads

Author of the cryptid world, Varla Ventura returns for a Christmas special where she takes us on a journey into the unknown realms of Cryptid Christmas legends and lore. Known for her darker side of the monster world, Varla takes us through the mysteries of Krampus and the Yule Lads to show that not every Christmas story is of jingle bells and sugar plums! Her website is varlaventura.net.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/spaced-out-radio--1657874/support.

As the Arctic Direct nears the North Pole, our heroes hatch a plan to take back the train from the Yule Lads. Can they save Christmas?End Theme: DJ PJChristmas Snow by Alex-Productions | https://onsound.eu/Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.comCreative Commons / Attribution 3.0 Unported License (CC BY 3.0)https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/deed.en_USSanta Claus Is Not Coming To Town by Alexander Nakarada (CreatorChords) | https://creatorchords.comMusic promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.comCreative Commons / Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0)https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/Deck The Halls by Alexander Nakarada (CreatorChords) | https://creatorchords.comMusic promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.comCreative Commons / Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0)https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Hello, Puzzlers! Today: Greg and A.J. get schooled on holiday traditions and celebrate National Emo Day.Join host A.J. Jacobs and his guests as they puzzle–and laugh–their way through new spins on old favorites, like anagrams and palindromes, as well as quirky originals.Subscribe to Hello, Puzzlers! wherever you get your podcasts! And come join our growing puzzle community over on Patreon, where you can find bonus episodes and other exclusive content!Our executive producers are Neely Lohmann and Adam Neuhaus of Neuhaus Ideas.The show is produced by Claire Bidigare-Curtis.Our Chief Puzzle Officer is Greg Pliska. Our associate producer is Andrea Schoenberg.Our community manager is Gary Buchler.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In this week's episode, we'll be talking about another Christmas lore from Iceland.  Grýla, the ogre, and her no good family.  She has a particular taste for the flesh of children that have misbehaved or did not complete their chores.  Her boys, the Yule Lads, wreak havoc on the community, while her cat, Jôlakötturinn, awaits his next kiddie meal!  A true Christmas horror story.If you have any comments, questions or stories you would like to share, or if you'd like to be on the show, email us at cryptidfanatic@gmail.com.Send us a textSupport the show

The Blasters & Blades PodcastEver cringe from the things that go bump in the wintery night? Worry about Krampus sneaking down your chimney? Fear that the Yule Lads might sneak in your front door? Then, boy, do we have the episode for you! Today we're diving into the role that horror plays in a holiday setting and why we like it. This was a fun interview, so check out this episode. Lend us your eyes and ears, you won't be sorry!! Join us for a fun show! We're just a couple of nerdy Army veterans geeking out on things that go "abracadabra," "pew," "zoom," "boop-beep" and rhyme with Science Fiction & Fantasy. Co-Hosts: JR Handley (Author) (Grunt)Nick Garber (Comic Book Artist) (Super Grunt)Madam Stabby Stab (Uber Fan) (Horror Nerd)Jana S Brown (Author) (Chief Shenanigator)We work for free, so if you wanna throw a few pennies our way there is a linked Buy Me A Coffee site where you can do so. Just mention the podcast in the comments when you donate, and I'll keep the sacred bean water boiling!Support the Show: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/AuthorJRHandley Our LinkTree: https://linktr.ee/blastersandbladespodcast Today's SponsorSlay Bells Ring by Bayonet Books: https://www.amazon.com/Slay-Bells-Ring-Operation-Anthology-ebook/dp/B0BJ9RHC7H/ Coffee Brand Coffee Affiliate Support the Show: https://coffeebrandcoffee.com/?ref=y4GWASiVorJZDb Discount Code: PodcastGrunts Coupon Code Gets you 10% off Follow Keith Hedger on social mediaKeith's Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Keith-Hedger/e/B01N2V9383/ Keith's Website: https://www.keithhedger.com/ Keith's Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KeithHedgerAuthor/ Keith's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/keithhedgerauthor/ Keith's YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@keithhedger6504/featured Keith's Twitter: https://x.com/KHedger30260 Follow S.L. Linton (Suzanna) on social mediaSuzanna's Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/stores/S.-L.-Linton/author/B0F921MZHM Suzanna's Website: https://www.sllinton.com/ Suzanna's Twitter: https://x.com/sl_linton Suzanna's Instagram: https://instagram.com/sl.linton Suzanna's Tip Jar: https://ko-fi.com/sl_linton Suzanna's Substack: https://theforgottenlibrary.substack.comSuzanna's LinkTree: https://linktr.ee/sllinton Thumbnail Art: https://www.goodfon.com/new-year/wallpaper-ded-moroz-machete-maska-bita.html Twas The Night Before Christmas: https://youtu.be/izKjDD3lIYU?si=e91X_xcXRRTZxkzh #scifishenanigans #scifishenaniganspodcast #bbp #blastersandblades #blastersandbladespodcast #podcast #scifipodcast #fantasypodcast #scifi #fantasy #books #rpg #comics #fandom #literature #comedy #veteran #army #armyranger #ranger #scififan #redshirts #scifiworld #sciencefiction #scifidaily #scificoncept #podcastersofinstagram #scificons #podcastlife #podcastsofinstagram #scifibooks #awardwinningscifi #newepisode #podcastersofinstagram #podcastaddict #podcast #scifigeek #scifibook #sfv #scifivisionaries #firesidechat #chat #panel #fireside #religionquestion #coffee #tea #coffeeortea #CoffeeBrandCoffee #JRHandley #NickGarber #MadamStabby #JanaSBrown #JenaRey #OpalKingdomPress #KeithHedger #SLLinton #TheRoleOfHorrorOnTheChristmasSetting #HolidayHorror #ChristmasTree #Christmas

Are you enjoying this? Are you not? Tell us what to do more of, and what you'd like to hear less of. The Reykjavík Grapevine's Iceland Roundup brings you the top news with a healthy dash of local views. In this episode, Grapevine publisher Jón Trausti Sigurðarson is joined by Heimildin journalist Aðalsteinn Kjartansson, and Grapevine friend and contributor Sindri Eldon to roundup the stories making headlines in Iceland. In this episode we ponder the main stories of the year so far, answer reader's questions and explain some of the Yule Lads.Top Stories Of 2025We discuss 2025 top political scandal, top political event, top ecological and geological events, top cultural event, we nominate the "Mess of the Year", the bankruptcy of the year, the rise of right wing politics in Iceland and our favorite tourism related stories of the year. Audience QuestionsWe answer questions from our audience on subjects such as Christmas gifts, the Icelandic language, traditional Christmas dinners, hikes and forestry.Yule Lads ExplainedWe try our best to explain how having 13 Yule lads works in practice, and how there are actually records of a total of 80 different yule lads and ladies from various parts of Iceland. Then we discuss our favorite Yule lad names.------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------SHOW SUPPORTSupport the Grapevine's reporting by becoming a member of our High Five Club: https://grapevine.is/high-five-club/Or donate to the Grapevine here:https://support.grapevine.isYou can also support the Grapevine by shopping in our online store:https://shop.grapevine.is------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ This is a Reykjavík Grapevine podcast.The Reykjavík Grapevine is a free alternative magazine in English published 18 times per year, biweekly during the spring and summer, and monthly during the autumn and winter. The magazine covers everything Iceland-related, with a special focus culture, music, food and travel. The Reykjavík Grapevine's goal is to serve as a trustworthy and reliable source of information for those living in Iceland, visiting Iceland or interested in Iceland. Thanks to our dedicated readership and excellent distribution network, the Reykjavík Grapevine is Iceland's most read English-language publication. You may not agree with what we write or publish, but at least it's not sponsored content.www.grapevine.is

On this episode of the Nonsense Podcast, we kick things off with another wild Kelly Fact, learning that Iceland skips Santa Claus entirely and instead unleashes the Yule Lads — 13 mischievous trolls who reward good kids with gifts and bad kids with rotten potatoes. Naturally, FNBob immediately fires off a short joke aimed at Henvincible, while Henvincible argues the Yule Lads sound like an elite metal band name.From there, the boys spiral into fast food frustration, with FNBob accusing Burger King of microwaving meals and declaring warm Frosties at Wendy's a crime against humanity. Things get even worse when Henvincible learns that Breyers isn't legally ice cream anymore, setting the tone for a rough week recap.Henvincible unloads about slipping on Chicago ice, injuring his knee, losing his wallet, and barely surviving winter driving, while FNBob tries to play tech support by suggesting tracking wallets and going digital with cards.Then it's time for the big topic of the week — John Cena's retirement. Henvincible reflects on Cena's highs and lows and questions whether his final run lived up to his legendary status. FNBob shares a surprising shift in perspective after talking to fans across different generations, despite never being a true Cena guy.The wrestling talk keeps rolling with debates on Kurt Angle, Bret Hart (who FNBob openly hates), and the ultimate ridiculous question: Hurricane or Shark Boy? FNBob struggles mightily to answer. The episode wraps with some love for Naruto games, because of course it does.

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Tis the season where we discuss winter folklore. Many of these tales are cautionary tales, warnings that if you don't do your work, you may not survive-literally. Yule Cat, the Yule Lads, Krampus of course.Beverage was beer from Hardywood, a local brewery.

Tis the season where we discuss winter folklore. Many of these tales are cautionary tales, warnings that if you don't do your work, you may not survive-literally. Yule Cat, the Yule Lads, Krampus of course.Beverage was beer from Hardywood, a local brewery.

Become a Parajunkie and never face Krampus alone again. Our Patreon family gets ad-free episodes, wild bonus shows like The Fix, early access to live investigations, and first dibs on unhinged stuff like our new improv show The Other Side Show. Join us here: www.patreon.com/hauntedcitypodcastIt's Krampusnacht, and we're ringing in the most unholy night of the year with the Christmas demon himself. In this episode, Madison and Chris dive horn-first into the folklore of Krampus—the clawed, chain-rattling counterpart to St. Nicholas who terrorizes naughty kids across the Alpine regions.Chris kicks things off with his real-life Krampusnacht memories from Amberg, Germany—complete with a snarling beast on a chain, Pope-style St. Nick, and the threat of being dragged into the woods at midnight. From there, we unravel how Krampus went from pagan winter monster to “Santa's bad cop,” why there are actually many Krampi (including lady Krampus variants), and how he got tangled up in Catholicism, bans, propaganda pamphlets, and violent Krampus runs that still send people to the ER.Madison breaks down:Krampus's origins in Alpine and pagan winter loreHis toolkit: birch switches, chains, baskets for kidnapping, and moreHow Krampusnacht works (boots, candy, birch-stick warnings, and a lot of schnapps)The postcards that turned him into a Christmas iconRare Krampus facts: the switch ledger, faceless Krampus, the glutton-eating adult version, and a boot-and-tallow summoning ritualWe also tease other winter monsters like Grýla, the Yule Lads, La Befana, and more unhinged holiday creatures that might get their own episodes if you ask for them loudly enough.MEET KRAMPUS IN SAVANNAHKrampus will be at the Savannah Paranormal Museum on December 6th, noon–4 p.m.Museum ticket + selfie: $5Museum ticket + pro photo: $10 totalJust want Krampus pics, no museum: $25 for selfie + pro photo bundleCome see us, grab a photo, and make some questionable holiday memories.NEW SHOW: THE OTHER SIDE SHOWIf you love “Whose Line Is It Anyway?” and horror, our horror/paranormal improv show The Other Side Show premieres December 9th, and we'll be live-streaming the first two episodes exclusively for Parajunkies.TELL US BELOWWhich winter monster should we cover next—Grýla, the Yule Cat, La Befana, or another Christmas cryptid? Drop it in the comments and we may drag them onto the show next.Stay spooky, and happy Krampusnacht.

We are proud to announce our NEW Christmas Podcast A Very Shining Christmas! The podcast drops Black Friday at the Stroke of Midnight! Click this link to stay up to date on pre-order information! https://reviewinghistory.bandcamp.com/follow_me We also have limited edition Christmas merch available! https://www.reviewinghistorypod.com/merch In this episode we answer emails, and talk about some historical topics! Anthony brings us some facts about the Yule Lads of Iceland , Steve brings us the origins of a famous Christmas song, and Brian is there too! We also pick the next movies we will be watching, come listen and have a laugh or two. We are proud to announce our NEW Patreon is available: https://www.patreon.com/reviewinghistory LIKE AND SUBSCRIBE PLEASE! Please give us a rating and a review on ApplePodcasts or Spotify. It helps potential sponsors find the show! Sign up for @Riversidefm: www.riverside.fm/?via=reviewi... Sign up for @BetterHelp: betterhelp.com/reviewinghistory Email Us: Reviewinghistorypod@gmail.com Follow Us: www.facebook.com/reviewinghistory twitter.com/rviewhistorypod letterboxd.com/antg4836/ letterboxd.com/spfats/ letterboxd.com/BrianRuppert/ letterboxd.com/brianruppert/list…eviewing-history/ twitter.com/Brianruppert #comedy #history #podcast #comedypodcast #historypodcast #tellemstevedave #tesd #christmas #holidays #iceland #music #yuletide #tesd #tellemstevedave

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!

HAPPY HOLIDAYS from all of us over here at Late Night Legends! Join us for the final part of our holiday series: Hometown Horrors. Tonight, Colin brings back the fan favorite of the Yule Lads and even gets their mama involved! The Legends also share some of their favorite holiday traditions. Late Night Legends is a paranormal podcast and stream which believes Spooky Season should be all year long. Listen every week to learn what paratopic the Legends are getting into. Join our Discord! https://discord.gg/jcEGgpZHqE Late Night Legends is for a mature audience and can discuss topics which may not be suitable for all audiences. Please take care of yourself!

Welcome, my ghoulish fiends!Join me as we journey into the chilling depths of Icelandic folklore in the final installment of our Frightful Cryptmas series. From Grýla, the child-snatching ogress, to her mischievous Yule Lads and their terrifying feline companion, the Yule Cat, we'll uncover the dark legends that haunt the Christmas season. Forget the merry cheer—this is where the shadows of winter come alive.Cozy up, but don't get too comfortable—this episode might leave you second-guessing every creak in the floorboards and shadow on the wall.As the year draws to a close, I wish you not just a Happy New Year, but a haunting one. May your resolutions keep you safe from the shadows... and may you never hear the Yule Cat's growl in the night!***************Leave Us a 5* Rating, it helps the show!Apple Podcast:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/beauty-unlocked-the-podcast/id1522636282Spotify Podcast:https://open.spotify.com/show/37MLxC8eRob1D0ZcgcCorA****************Follow Us on Social Media & Subscribe to our YouTube Channel!Instagram:instagram.com/beauty_unlockeds_podcast_hourTikTok:tiktok.com/@beautyunlockedthepodYouTube:@beautyunlockedspodcasthour****************Music & Sound Effects:AudioHero.comEpidemic SoundFind the perfect track on Epidemic Sound for your content and take it to the next level! See what the hype is all about!

The team has been split! Snowman with a Gun and Von Minze take an increasingly warm sleigh ride up to arctic research station NP-25, where Chase is being held prisoner by the Yule Lads. Tingle tries to get the Arctic Express tickets he's owed after betraying the team. Will the group forgive Tingle? Can they find the nuclear armaments before the world is imploded? Remember, if you can't stand the heat, you might be a snowman!Join the BCBP Patreon at patreon.com/bcbparty. Gift a subscription to our show at patreon.com/bcbparty/gift. Visit our DFTBA merch shop at bit.ly/jennamerch.Email us at BurntCookBookParty@gmail.com, or find us on Tumblr @BCBparty or Bluesky @BCBparty.Burnt Cook Book Party is a time-loop comedy actual play show, featuring an original campaign based on Pathfinder. Four heroes of varying skills, attractiveness, and stupidity, race to prevent a war - and to prevent a timeloop from resetting the whole game! Featuring the talents of host Jenna Stoeber, game master Justin Green, Caitlin Stayduhar, Andrew Hansen, and Paul Luetkemeyer. Sound edited by Akshay Balakrishnan. Produced by Jenna Stoeber. Support us on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Strolling along the cobbled streets of Markhall, the team tries to beat the Yule Lads to finding Carl Davis, the scientist. Chase Sullivan is right at home in this cheery snowy town, but Tingle must face the memories he made in the city, enforcing the cheer in the bloodiest way possible. Should the team try to track down Carl's house and potentially lead the Yule Lads right to him? Or try a more circuitous route?Join the BCBP Patreon at patreon.com/bcbparty. Gift a subscription to our show at patreon.com/bcbparty/gift. Visit our DFTBA merch shop at bit.ly/jennamerch.Email us at BurntCookBookParty@gmail.com, or find us on Tumblr @BCBparty or Bluesky @BCBparty.Burnt Cook Book Party is a time-loop comedy actual play show, featuring an original campaign based on Pathfinder. Four heroes of varying skills, attractiveness, and stupidity, race to prevent a war - and to prevent a timeloop from resetting the whole game! Featuring the talents of host Jenna Stoeber, game master Justin Green, Caitlin Stayduhar, Andrew Hansen, and Paul Luetkemeyer. Sound edited by Akshay Balakrishnan. Produced by Jenna Stoeber. Support us on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The gang discovers what the Yule Lads wanted with the Naughty or Nice list, and it sends them to Chase's hometown, Markhall. Unfortunately, the only way there is through the dire Christmas Tree Forest, where the air smells of mulled wine and the spirit of the season threatens to possess the unaware. What creatures lurk in these dark piney woods? Are these characters more focused than the main podcast characters, or somehow even LESS?Join the BCBP Patreon at patreon.com/bcbparty. Gift a subscription to our show at patreon.com/bcbparty/gift. Visit our DFTBA merch shop at bit.ly/jennamerch.Email us at BurntCookBookParty@gmail.com, or find us on Tumblr @BCBparty or Bluesky @BCBparty.Burnt Cook Book Party is a time-loop comedy actual play show, featuring an original campaign based on Pathfinder. Four heroes of varying skills, attractiveness, and stupidity, race to prevent a war - and to prevent a timeloop from resetting the whole game! Featuring the talents of host Jenna Stoeber, game master Justin Green, Caitlin Stayduhar, Andrew Hansen, and Paul Luetkemeyer. Sound edited by Akshay Balakrishnan. Produced by Jenna Stoeber. Support us on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Monsteropolis is back with a very special episode as Yule Tide Ghost Stories returns! Featuring three classic and spooky tales from the turn of the 20th century. Enjoy! The Yule Lads by Johannes Kotlum, read by Heather Moser Between the Lights by EF Benson, read by Aaron Deese The Dream Child by LM Montgomery, read by Mark Matzke Question, comment or suggestion? Email Monsteropolis@smalltownmonsters.com

Following the trail of the rascally Yule Lads, the team enters Santa's Workshop. Justin proves he's just as grimdark as the rest of the crew by presenting us with some messed up snowglobes! Von Minze and Chase explore the haunt origin while Tingle and Snowman with a Gun lives up to their names. Join the BCBP Patreon at patreon.com/bcbparty. Gift a subscription to our show at patreon.com/bcbparty/gift. Visit our DFTBA merch shop at bit.ly/jennamerch.Email us at BurntCookBookParty@gmail.com, or find us on Tumblr @BCBparty or Bluesky @BCBparty.Burnt Cook Book Party is a time-loop comedy actual play show, featuring an original campaign based on Pathfinder. Four heroes of varying skills, attractiveness, and stupidity, race to prevent a war - and to prevent a timeloop from resetting the whole game! Featuring the talents of host Jenna Stoeber, game master Justin Green, Caitlin Stayduhar, Andrew Hansen, and Paul Luetkemeyer. Sound edited by Akshay Balakrishnan. Produced by Jenna Stoeber. Support us on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Yule Lads have attacked the town of Garland, where all the elves of Santa's Workshop make toys and goodies. They freed Santa before he could be forced back to his plane of existence, and now the whole holiday world is in danger! If only four heroes of varying skills, attractiveness, and holiday-appropriateness could join together to stop him! Will their strong Christmas flavors meld into a tasty teamwork treat?Join the BCBP Patreon at www.patreon.com/bcbparty. Visit our DFTBA merch shop at bit.ly/jennamerch.Email us at BurntCookBookParty@gmail.com, or find us on Tumblr @BCBparty or Twitter @BCBpartyBurnt Cook Book Party is a time-loop comedy actual play show, featuring an original campaign based on Pathfinder. Four heroes of varying skills, attractiveness, and stupidity, race to prevent a war - and to prevent a timeloop from resetting the whole game! Featuring the talents of host Jenna Stoeber, game master Justin Green, Caitlin Stayduhar, Andrew Hansen, and Paul Luetkemeyer. Sound edited by Akshay Balakrishnan. Produced by Jenna Stoeber. Support us on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ever heard of Krampus, the menacing Christmas devil who terrorizes naughty children, or Iceland's mischievous Yule Lads who leave rotten potatoes in your shoes? In this episode, we're venturing beyond the cozy holiday clichés to uncover the world's strangest winter legends and customs. From KFC-fueled festivities in Japan to a magical “log” in Spain that dishes out treats, these offbeat traditions prove that Christmas can be as unpredictable and delightful as the season itself. Tune in for a global sleigh ride of myths, mischief, and holiday magic!Submit your own stories to KarmaStoriesPod@gmail.com.Karma Stories is available on all major Podcasting Platforms and on YouTube under the @KarmaStoriesPodcast handle. We cover stories from popular Reddit Subreddits like Entitled Parents, Tales From Tech Support, Pro Revenge and Malicious Compliance. You can find new uploads here every single day of the week!Rob's 3D Printing Site: https://Dangly3D.comBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/karma-stories--5098578/support.

Send us a textBlue Hawaii-days of Horror: A Christmas SpooktacularMerry Christmas, Aloha, and Mele Kalikimaka from the haunted shores of Honaunau-Napoopoo, Hawaii! This week, The Wednesday Night Podcast presents our annual Christmas Spooktacular, a festive fright fest guaranteed to make you question everything you thought you knew about the holidays.We're swapping out the traditional carols for the King himself, Elvis Presley, and his iconic Christmas album. But don't expect a peaceful Hawaiian Christmas luau. We'll be using Elvis's smooth vocals as the soundtrack for a truly terrifying tradition: "Never Have I Ever: Christmas Edition." Prepare for shocking confessions, embarrassing revelations, and maybe even a few ghostly encounters from the mischievous Yule Lads. (it is a spooktacular, after all).Will anyone survive the night without revealing their deepest, darkest holiday secrets? Will the spirits of Honaunau-Napoopoo join in the fun? Will Elvis approve from beyond the grave? Tune in to find out! Grab your eggnog (or maybe something a little stronger), put on your spookiest Santa hat, and join us for a Christmas you'll never forget (or maybe wish you could).website: actonmusicproject.comemail: music@actonmusicproject.comCraig's phone number: ‪(978) 310-1613‬

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Hunter and Jarrod discuss the 13 Yule Lads and their odd behavior. Now in video!

Hello, listeners! Since this is an ongoing annual series, we've decided to reupload installments from yesteryear so that you can listen to all of our holiday folklore episodes without having to go back and search our catalogue. Happy listening, and happy holidays to you and yours! Episode 35: Holiday Folklore From Around the World 1 [RE-UPLOAD]Hello and welcome back! In this extra special episode, Hailey shared all about some of her favorite fixtures in global folklore that make their pretense known during the holidays. We've got naughty goblins, oafish trolls with a penchant for mischief, Christmas witches, and horned monsters set on punishing the naughty boys and girls for their wrongdoings. AND maybe an extra special fixture of Hailey's childhood folklore will even make a brief appearance. We had a lot of fun making this! Buckle up, Yule Lads and Gryllas. This one's a doozy! SOURCES:https://pastebin.com/sk9MPHa4Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/this-ones-a-doozy/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

This week, a Josh-less Sam and Cody gush about the teaser trailer for James Gunn's Superman, talk about the current issue with Sesame Stree, and rundown the highlights from this year's Game Awards. Along the way, they review movies like The Christmas Quest, Sugarplummed, and Candy Coated Christmas, and the video games Indiana Jones and the Great Circle, Marvel Rivals, and Donkey Kong Land I, II & III! Hey! Do you like our logo? Do you also like t-shirts, mugs, and other cool stuff? Well, now you can get a shirt or mug with our logo! Head to our TeePublic (https://www.teepublic.com/user/nerdoverloadnow) page to check them out!

Dive into the chilling lore of Krampus, Gryla, the Yule Lads, and the Christmas Cat in this spine-tingling holiday tale! Explore the dark side of Christmas as we unravel ghostly legends that haunt the season. Perfect for fans of paranormal stories, folklore, and spooky holiday vibes!Website:www.krystalleandra.com Find my social media and links here:krystalleandra.me www.krystalleandra.comSupport the showhttps://www.krystalleandra.com

It's Christmastime, and that means monsters. Wait, monsters at Christmas? What do you mean? And where's Seth? Featuring Frau Perchta, The Yule Lads, Krampus, the Yule Cat and even the ghostly horse, Mari Lywd. Hosted by Mark Matzke, Heather Moser and guest co-host Aaron Deese.  Question, comment or suggestion? Email monsteropolis@smalltownmonsters.com

Happy Holidays! To celebrate the season we're reviewing The Christmas Quest (2024), a brand-new Hallmark movie starring Lacey Chabert as an archaeologist searching for the lost treasure of Iceland's Yule Lads. Josh regales us with stories of his Icelandic/Canadian heritage, from prune cake to giant classist cats to the witch living in his grandmother's attic.Get in touch with us:Twitter: @SotSA_PodcastBluesky: @sotsapodcast.bsky.socialFacebook: @SotSAPodcastLetterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/sotsa/Email: screensofthestoneage@gmail.comIn this episode:Gryla and the Yule Lads: https://guidetoiceland.is/history-culture/the-icelandic-yule-lads-and-gryla Icelandic patronymic surnames: https://www.routesnorth.com/language-and-culture/icelandic-last-names-a-simple-guide/ Icelandic Runic Alphabets: https://guidetoiceland.is/history-culture/a-guide-to-icelandic-runes The Galdrabók (Icelandic Book of Magic): https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Galdrab%C3%B3k Necropants: https://guidetoiceland.is/connect-with-locals/aldasigmunds/the-necro-pants-revisited The Rosetta Stone: https://www.britishmuseum.org/blog/everything-you-ever-wanted-know-about-rosetta-stone Geographic coordinate system: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Geographic_coordinate_system Jólabókaflóðið: https://jolabokaflod.org/about/founding-story/ One in ten Icelanders will publish a book in their lifetime: https://www.guinnessworldrecords.com/world-records/444296-most-published-writers-per-capita Snowmance (2017) trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4WeODKICqxA Hot Frosty (2024) trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dmi794YO-0w Kilchurn Castle, Scotland: https://www.historicenvironment.scot/visit-a-place/places/kilchurn-castle/ Kæstur hákarl (fermented shark): https://yourfriendinreykjavik.com/fermented-shark-iceland/ Harðfiskur (hard fish): https://grapevine.is/food-main/2016/06/30/food-of-the-week-hardfiskur/ Vinarterta: https://macleans.ca/society/life/dont-ask-icelanders-how-to-make-their-traditional-christmas-cake/ Pönnukökur: https://www.cietours.com/en-ca/blog/recipe-icelandic-pancakes Dimmuborgir: https://guidetoiceland.is/travel-iceland/drive/dimmuborgir UK Escalator PSA: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zirp59zm1qE

Happy Holidays! To celebrate the season we're reviewing The Christmas Quest (2024), a brand-new Hallmark movie starring Lacey Chabert as an archaeologist searching for the lost treasure of Iceland's Yule Lads. Josh regales us with stories of his Icelandic/Canadian heritage, from prune cake to giant classist cats to the witch living in his grandmother's attic. Get in touch with us: Twitter: @SotSA_Podcast Bluesky: @sotsapodcast.bsky.social Facebook: @SotSAPodcast Letterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/sotsa/ Email: screensofthestoneage@gmail.com In this episode: Gryla and the Yule Lads: https://guidetoiceland.is/history-culture/the-icelandic-yule-lads-and-gryla Icelandic patronymic surnames: https://www.routesnorth.com/language-and-culture/icelandic-last-names-a-simple-guide/ Icelandic Runic Alphabets: https://guidetoiceland.is/history-culture/a-guide-to-icelandic-runes The Galdrabók (Icelandic Book of Magic): https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Galdrab%C3%B3k Necropants: https://guidetoiceland.is/connect-with-locals/aldasigmunds/the-necro-pants-revisited The Rosetta Stone: https://www.britishmuseum.org/blog/everything-you-ever-wanted-know-about-rosetta-stone Geographic coordinate system: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Geographic_coordinate_system Jólabókaflóðið: https://jolabokaflod.org/about/founding-story/ One in ten Icelanders will publish a book in their lifetime: https://www.guinnessworldrecords.com/world-records/444296-most-published-writers-per-capita Snowmance (2017) trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4WeODKICqxA Hot Frosty (2024) trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dmi794YO-0w Kilchurn Castle, Scotland: https://www.historicenvironment.scot/visit-a-place/places/kilchurn-castle/ Kæstur hákarl (fermented shark): https://yourfriendinreykjavik.com/fermented-shark-iceland/ Harðfiskur (hard fish): https://grapevine.is/food-main/2016/06/30/food-of-the-week-hardfiskur/ Vinarterta: https://macleans.ca/society/life/dont-ask-icelanders-how-to-make-their-traditional-christmas-cake/ Pönnukökur: https://www.cietours.com/en-ca/blog/recipe-icelandic-pancakes Dimmuborgir: https://guidetoiceland.is/travel-iceland/drive/dimmuborgir UK Escalator PSA: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zirp59zm1qE

In this hilarious holiday episode of Terror Talk Podcast, we dive into the wacky and eerie world of Christmas Cryptids! From the bizarre Mari Lwyd and the tradition of wassailing to the chaotic Kallikantzaroi and the terrifying Gryla and her 13 Yule Lads, we explore the absurd, creepy, and comedic side of holiday folklore.

One by one, over a series of nights during Christmastime in Iceland, the Yule Lads come down from a mountain, making mischief, rewarding good behavior and punishing bad. These lovable scamps are unique melding of folkloric traditions, and a reminder that Christmas once was — and still can be — haunted and scary. Terry Gunnell, professor emeritus of folkloristics at the University of Iceland, joins Brian to tell the story. Thanks also to Baldur Gylfa for appearing in this episode!Music in this episode"Momentary Ease" — Blue Dot Sessions, via Free Music Archive"Relaxing Piano" — Uncredited artists, via Pixabay"Tiled Chamber" — Blue Dot Sessions, via Free Music Archive"Ambient Christmas" — Denys Kyshchuk, via Pixabay"The First Noel" — Calvin Clavier, via PixabayConnect Facebook page Facebook group Instagram Bluesky Twitter / X Email: christmaspastpodcast@gmail.com Website BookChristmas Past: The Fascinating Stories Behind Our Favorite Holiday's Traditions makes a great gift for all the Christmas lovers in your life. Available in hardcover and audiobook. Find it wherever books are sold, like Amazon and Barnes & Noble.

In this episode, Kalli takes you on a magical journey around the world to explore some of the coolest holiday traditions!

In this episode, Shelby shares some of the less "merry" tales of the holiday season. In the treacherous dark season of the year, our pagan ancestors told tales of monsters coming down from the mountains, capturing children who didn't listen to their parents or strayed too far from the fire. From Gryla and her Yule Lads to Krampus, the Mari Lwyd, and her battle of words; the folklore of the holiday season was not just symbolic; it was necessary. ✨ Courses led by Shelby:Learn Myth, Astrology, Tarot, Shadow Work, and all things magickal at TenthHouseRising.com, a school by Tamed Wild. A new course starts each month. Live sessions with recorded replays are available.

Send us a textYou know Dasher and Dancer and Prancer and Vixen, Comet and Cupid and Donner and Blitzen, but do you know where Jack Frost came from? Ever heard to the Yule Cat, or Krampus, or Lutin or the Yuki-onna? And you need our warnings about Gryla and the Yule Lads! We explore the literary origins of popular winter folk figures, so grab a cup of hot chocolate or cheer and join us this! 

Text Abby and AlanFrom Krampus and Belsnickel to ancient pagan festivals, Abby and Alan discuss the dark origins of Christmas mythology and monsters. Get Lunatics Merch here. Join the discussion on Discord. Listen to the paranormal playlist I curate for Vurbl, updated weekly! Check out Abby's book Horror Stories. Available in eBook and paperback. Music by Michaela Papa, Alan Kudan & Jordan Moser. Poster Art by Pilar Keprta @pilar.kep.SOURCESSmithsonian Magazine Article by Kat Eschner - https://www.smithsonianmag.com/smart-news/why-do-ghost-stories-go-christmas-180961547/All Things Interesting Article by Morgan Dunn: The Story Of Yule, The Raucous Pagan Celebration Of Winter That Inspired ChristmasAn article called The Legend of La Befana by Debra Thimmesh, on ItaliaRail.comSanta Claus: Real Origins and Legends on History.comEnglish Heritage article by Tom Moriarty: The History of Father ChristmasAtlas Obscura Article by Sarah Elizabeth Troop: The Monsters of ChristmasSmithsonian Magazine Article by Colin Dickey: A Please to Resurrect the Christmas Tradition of Telling Ghost StoriesFollow us on TikTok, X, Instragram and YouTube. Join the conversation on Discord. Support us on Patreon. Support the show

What do the Yule Lads, Icelandic culture, and a compass from mom have in common? Jennifer + Josh are back with this 'Merry & Bright Highlight' quick recap and review of 2024's 'The Christmas Quest,' new on Hallmark Channel and starring fan favorites Lacey Chabert and Kristoffer Polaha! Listen for our reactions, hot takes, and the bottom-line verdict of whether this trip to Iceland is worth the watch! Comment and let us know what you think! And, as always, may your days be merry and bright!

This Christmas, forget reindeer and mistletoe—because Iceland's Yule Cat is on the prowl. With glowing eyes, razor-sharp claws, and an appetite for anyone skipping out on new clothes, this monstrous feline isn't your average holiday guest. In this episode, we unravel the chilling tale of Jólakötturinn, its origins in Icelandic folklore, ties to trolls like Grýla and the mischievous Yule Lads, and how socks and scarves became life-saving gifts. Cozy up as we explore the dark side of holiday traditions, where the right outfit doesn't just keep you warm—it keeps you alive.

Thanksgiving Continued. Sarah is back with faithful watcher, Bettina who helps us get updated on all of the Thanksgiving movies.  We do a decent recap of Holiday Touchdown: A Chiefs Lovestory.  Sarah has a controversial opinion of it.  Bettina tells us which movie is the worst one ever.  Full review of the one we were waiting for, The Christmas Quest with #MorePolaha. Alana Higman is sure that her family's lifelong history as Kansas City Chiefs superfans makes them a frontrunner to win the team's “Fan of the Year” contest. Derrick, Director of Fan Engagement, is tasked with evaluating how Alana and her family stack up against the other two finalists. As the pair spends time together, it's clear there's a spark between them but when her grandfather's vintage Chiefs good-luck winter hat goes missing, Alana begins to doubt everything she believed about fate, destiny and even questions her future with Derrick – unless, that is, a little Christmas magic can throw a Hail Mary. Starring Hunter King and Tyler Hynes. An archeologist and her ex-husband, an expert in ancient Norse languages, are sent to Iceland at Christmastime to search for the legendary treasure of the Yule Lads. When others join in the hunt, the pair find themselves swept into a thrilling adventure as they race to keep it from falling into the wrong hands. Starring Lacey Chabert and Kristoffer Polaha.

Kait takes on a magical journey through the world of Christmas creatures. From Krampus to Gryla to some cheeky little lads

Watch on Philo! - Philo.tv/DTHJoinBilt.com/DTH - to start earning points on your rent payments!Christmas Vacation Tour - StandingOvationsLive.com The movie kicks off with Erin Cahill sleuthing around, and I'm very confused because Erin Cahill isn't Lacey Chabert. She's climbing rocks with one hand and gets up to a rock with some sort of message on it. Suddenly, the rock slides back, and she finds a notebook. She's pumped. AND THAT'S THE CHRISTMAS QUEST!We're back in Boston, MA, and Erin Cahill is back home with her daughter. Her daughter gives her a compass as a Christmas gift. They cuddle up on the couch, and Erin opens the special book, sharing the story of the Yule Lads. Suddenly, it's no longer Erin Cahill reading the story. Rather, it's Lacey Chabert, who is giving a lecture at Heast College about the book her mom found. Lacey's name is Dr. Baxter, Dr. Stefani Baxter! Her boss tells her she should go find the Yule Lads' treasure. She's skeptical, saying treasure hunters have been trying to find it for years, and her mom gave up. It's impossible. But he insists, presenting her with a map that might be helpful, and suggests she try to figure it out during Christmas break.Off she goes and finds a box with the Yule horn in it—pretty easily, actually. The horn is the key to finding the rest of the treasure, but she can't read the language on the horn. However, she knows someone who can—HER EX-HUSBAND, CHASE. He's happy to see her until he finds out it's just because she needs him to translate something. But when he realizes it's the Yule Horn, he can't help himself. When he finds out they're going to Iceland to try to find the rest of the treasure, he also can't resist. Chase is on the case! Off to Iceland!First stop is a church, where they find a message written on the bottom of one of the tiles. The second clue is a very cryptic message about light. They notice they're being watched by some people as they continue their journey. They travel a couple of hours to an amazing cave and find another clue. That night, they go to a bar, and she talks to a friend about what happened between them. She loves him, but he was never happy with how devoted she was to her work and expeditions, so she let him go.At the next hunt, they get stuck in a cave. One of the people who've been following them agrees to help them out.We then get a montage of them finding another handful of clues. This montage includes a baking sequence, so we're all better for it.The clues ultimately bring them to an art exhibit. The only problem is that it's closed for a fancy Christmas party. They get dressed up and almost kiss but are interrupted.They head to the party and manage to sneak in. They can't find the treasure anywhere, so they assume it must be in storage. They sneak a keycard from Hendrick. They get caught, so they just kiss to make the person go away. They find the final clue, and that's when the guy funding the quest shows up and drops the bomb that he's going to call the buyer to meet them! She says she thought this was going to a museum to help preserve history. He says, "As is." So she says, "I'm out!" But Chase says he'll stay in case they need someone to read something. It turns out he just wanted to stay close so he could steal the clue back. He meets back up with Stefani.As they're on their way to the final clue, Stefani realizes she may have been wrong about it. They head to the first location and find another tunnel. They figure out how to open the door, and on the other side, it's a Christmas wonderland full of Christmas... trinkets. They're both like, “What the heck? This isn't treasure. This is just junk.” But then she finds her mom's compass. She realizes her mom has already found all the clues and been in this room. She realizes that her mom suddenly stopped treasure hunting one day. She must have learned that the real treasure is the people in your life, not actual treasure. She finds a note her mom wrote her. They head out, and they hear the Yule Lads laughing as the door slams shut again.They kiss each other real big, the best treasure you can find. Then they go get some eggnog and kiss some more.

>Thump< >Thump

Today is the first episode of my Folklore Friday series, where I am sharing fascinating stories from Icelandic folklore on Fridays throughout 2024. This one is extra special because tomorrow is January 6th and it is said that many magical things happen then in Iceland. Why January 6th is the end of Christmas in Iceland On January 6th, Iceland bids a vibrant farewell to its Christmas season, a day steeped in magic and folklore. Known as Þrettándinn or "The Thirteenth," this day marks the culmination of a thirteen-day yuletide celebration. Having 13 days of Christmas is uniquely Icelandic in its charm and mystique.In Iceland, Christmas starts on the 24th of December, and Þrettándinn, literally translating to "the thirteenth," aligns with what many know as the twelfth night of Christmas. But here, it holds a deeper significance, intertwining with the enchanting lore of Huldufólk, the hidden people of Icelandic tales.As the day unfolds, the end of the festive season is celebrated. The last of the Yule Lads their family begin their journey back to their homes in the mountains. This retreat signals the end of their annual visit, as they vow to return next Christmas.Under the starlit sky, Icelanders traditionally gather around roaring bonfires on this day. Songs of the New Year and elfin melodies float through the air, a celebration of community and folklore. Keep an Eye Out for the Mystical Icelandic Creatures that Might Appear But the magic of Þrettándinn extends beyond the visible. It's a day when cows are whispered to possess the gift of speech. Their words a tantalizing mystery, yet one must resist the urge to listen, for their voices are said to bring madness. Seals shed their normal appearance and wander the land in human form. It's a sight both wondrous and eerie.The most fascinating part of all is that the Elf King and Queen are said to show up at the bonfires. They dance and sing around the crackling flames. Their jubilant voices echo through the night, a reminder of the enchantment that pervades this mystic evening.Þrettándinn stands as a unique and captivating finale to Iceland's Christmas season. A day where the line between the ordinary and the magical blurs, leaving behind memories as vivid as the Northern Lights themselves.After this day, the festive spirit dims in homes across Iceland. Christmas lights might stay up until the end of the month because the light is nice to see during the dark months. However, trees are dismantled, and decorations are tucked away until next year. Icelandic Word of the Episode Due to so many random facts already shared in this episode, I don't have a separate segment for that but the Icelandic word of the episode is Þrettándabrennur, which translates to the thirteenth bonfires. Books About Icelandic Folklore The Guardians of Iceland and other Icelandic Folk TalesIcelandic Folk Legends: Tales of Apparitions, Outlaws, and Things UnseenThe Little Book of the Hidden People: Twenty Stories of Elves from Icelandic FolkloreIcelandic Folk TalesÞakka þér kærlega fyrir að hlusta og sjáumst fljótlega Share This Post Facebook Email Twitter Let's Be Social Youtube Tiktok Instagram Facebook

It's story time again at the Witchcast Podcast, and this time Emily and Kate cozy up to the cauldron to tell the yuletide tales of La Befana, Italy's Christmas witch, and the Yule Lads, Iceland's mischievous pranksters who visit on the days leading up to Yule. Then Emily pulls a card from her Moon Power Tarot deck for a New Year's message!

For this winter holiday special, Hallie dives into the folklore of Iceland to talk about the terrifying creatures of midwinter. Who are they, what are their origins , and what has become of them in the modern era?

Gleðileg jól frá Saga Thing! We're back with another exciting holiday discovery for you. This time, we share a bit of backgroundy stuff about the famous Yule Lads of Icelandic tradition before premiering a brand new poem about them. This may or may not be the oldest surviving poem about the Yule Lads, though we have some suspicions about the nature of the manuscript we were working from for the translation. Either way, it's a lot of fun. Merry Christmas! If you're interested, here's the original poem (in Icelandic) by Jóhannes úr Kötlum “Jólasveinarnir” by Jóhannes úr Kötlum English translation by Hallberg Hallmundsson 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. The first of them was Sheep-Cote Clod. He came stiff as wood, to pray upon the farmer´s sheep as far as he could. He wished to suck the ewes, but it was no accident he couldn´t; he had stiff knees – not to convenient. 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. 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. 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. 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 see if there really was a guest. Then he hurried to the pot and had a scrapingfest. 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! 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 sqeak 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. 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. The tenth was Window Peeper, a weird little twit, who stepped up to the window and stole a peek through it. And whatever was inside to which his eye was drawn, he most likely attempted to take later on. 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 lace bread while leagues away still and ran toward it weightless as wind over dale and hill 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. 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. On Christmas night itself – so a wise man writes – the lads were all restraint and just stared at the lights. Then one by one they trotted off into the frost and snow. On Twelfth Night the last of the lads used to go. Their footprints in the highlands are effaced now for long, the memories have all turned to image and song

In deep midwinter, Kane and Feels make their final stand against The Wheel. Jack Fitzpatrick - Lucifer Kane Oliver Morris - Brutus Feels Tom Crowley - WIndow Peeper, Door Sniffer, Sheepcote Clod, Guly Gawk, Stubby, Spoon Licker, Pot Scraper, Bowl Licker, Skyr Gobbler, Door Slammer, Sausage Swiper, Meet Hook & Candle Beggar. Oliver Smith - Horned God.   Script: Jack Fitzpatrick and Oliver Morris Research: Jack FItzpatrick Sound Design: Jude Hodgson Hann and Oliver Morris Directing: Jude Hodgson Hann Original Compositions and Carols: Oliver Morris It was a Skadi's Symphony Production

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...