With Christmas approaching, children around the world are waiting for the arrival of Santa to bring them presents. In Iceland, there is no Santa but thirteen Yule Lads instead. The Yule Lads (Jólasveinar) or Yule Men originate in old Icelandic folklore.They descend from the mountains to wreak mischief in the nights leading up to Christmas.
This story is about the traditions of celebrating Christmas in Iceland. The name of the story is not accidental. Hmm... So why fourteen guys and not thirteen? The answer is in the book.
Winter landscapes of Iceland
Christmas book "Seven Holiday Wishes. From Iceland to China"
The story "Fourteenth Yule Men" by Julita Ran
Publisher: Chitarium Publishing, 2021
ISBN 978-617-7329-66-3 / Hardcover: 128 pages
Publisher: Chitarium Publishing, 2021
ISBN 978-617-7329-66-3 / Hardcover: 128 pages
