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Christmas in Iceland: Yule Lads, Traditions, Food & Icelandic Holiday Customs

Christmas in Iceland is a season of glowing windows, dark winter skies, steaming kitchens, books, folklore and some of the most unusual Christmas characters anywhere in the world. Instead of one Santa Claus, Iceland has thirteen Yule Lads who descend from the mountains one at a time before Christmas. Their mother is a frightening troll …

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