“The Yule Lads, or Yulemen, (Icelandic: jólasveinarnir or jólasveinar) are figures from Icelandic folklore who in modern times have become the Icelandic version of Santa Claus. Their number has varied throughout the ages, but currently there are considered to be thirteen.”
Via: Wikipedia and Stop Podcasting Yourself
Some examples:
Bjúgnakrækir= Sausage-Swiper — Would hide in the rafters and snatch sausages that were being smoked.
Gluggagægir= Window-Peeper — A voyeur who would look through windows in search of things to steal.
Askasleikir = Bowl-Licker — Hides under beds waiting for someone to put down their ‘askur’ (a type of bowl with a lid used instead of dishes), which he then steals.
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