Iceland’s Christmas Yule Lads are a staple in the country’s rich historic folklore. It’s believed that during each of the 13 nights leading up to Christmas, a Yule Lad comes down from the mountains to bring children gifts or candy – and sometimes play pranks. The Yule Lads have some pretty interesting characteristics, like the Skyr Gobbler who loves Skyr, a delicious Icelandic dairy product similar to yogurt (although it’s actually a cheese!), and the Doorway-Sniffer, who loves to take a whiff of your cakes and lace bread with his big nose.
Take the quiz below to find out which Yule Lad you’re most like. Make sure to share it with your friends using the hashtag #IcelandicYuleLad! Illustration credit: Every Single Word in Icelandic. Check out this page for more illustrated Icelandic words!
In addition to the Yule Lads, Iceland has many other unique Christmas traditions; be sure to check them all out here, and be sure to keep an eye out for the Yule Lads arriving on the following dates:
December 12 - Sheep-Cote Clod
December 13 - Gully Gawk
December 14 - Stubby
December 15 - Spoon-Licker
December 16 - Pot-Scraper
December 17 - Bowl-Licker
December 18 - Door-Slammer
December 19 - Skyr-Gobbler
December 20 - Sausage-Swiper
December 21 - Window-Peeper
December 22 - Doorway-Sniffer
December 23 - Meat-Hook
December 24 - Candle-Stealer
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