The Yule Lads [d] (sometimes known as Yuletide-lads or Yulemen) are the sons of Grýla and Leppalúði. They are a group of 13 mischievous pranksters who steal from or otherwise harass the population.

What are the 13 Yule Lads? The Yule Lads are troll-being brothers who were originally trouble-makers, causing mischief each night. It seems they may have been influenced by Santa Claus to become giftgivers in more recent times.

Who are the Icelandic Yule Lads? Who is celebrated in Iceland at Christmas, if not Santa Claus? What role does the giantess Gryla play in Icelandic Christmas folklore, and who is the Christmas Cat? Read on to learn about Gryla and the Yule Lads, …

Dec 23, 2024 · In Icelandic folklore, 13 merry but mischievous brothers known as the Yule Lads take turns visiting children on the 13 nights leading up to Christmas Day. On each of these nights, youngsters...

These 13 Yule Lads are brothers from a family of trolls who live in the highlands of Iceland. They all have different characteristics that set them apart and they live with their mother Grýla, a witch.

Nov 23, 2023 · The Yule Lads, or the Jólasveinarnir in Icelandic, are legendary figures that are said to reside in the mountains and make an appearance in the town 13 nights before Yule. They are all named after things that describe how they like to cause trouble.

Oct 16, 2021 · According to Icelandic legend, the Yule Lads, the ogre Grýla and the Christmas Cat all live in the caves of Dimmuborgir. This natural labyrinth of stone caves consists of rock formations, arches and lava pillars.

Dec 9, 2015 · The Yule Lads have turned comforting and cute, but they are not real in the way they exist now.

Feb 28, 2025 · On the 13 nights leading up to Christmas, Icelandic homes are visited by the 13 Yule Lads ("Jólasveinar") – creatures from festive Nordic folklore. Starting on 12 December, they descend one by one from the mountains. According to legend, the Yule Lads are the sons of a troll named Grýla.

Feb 22, 2025 · The Yule Lads come from old Icelandic stories that started hundreds of years ago—some say as early as the 13th century, when people told tales about trolls and giants. In the past, they were frightening troublemakers who roamed the cold countryside, sneaking into homes and farms during winter.