Have you been good this year or will your name appear on Santa’s naughty list? If it’s the latter and you live in Iceland there might be harsher consequences than finding a lump of coal in your stocking on Christmas morning. This week, Nate and Leigh talk about Icelandic folklore surrounding the festive period. The episode includes a cannibalistic ogress that’s on her third husband, and a bunch of mischievous lads that might leave you a gift or a gag, depending on your behaviour.

Would these creepy tales keep you in line as a child? Let us know what you think by getting in touch with the show and leaving us a review wherever you listen to us!

Sources:

https://www.smithsonianmag.com/smart-news/meet-the-thirteen-yule-lads-icelands-own-mischievous-santa-clauses-180948162/

https://www.mentalfloss.com/article/568050/gryla-christmas-troll-iceland

https://www.google.com/amp/s/guidetoiceland.is/connect-with-locals/regina/gryla-and-leppaludi-the-parents-of-the-icelandic-yule-lads/amp

https://adventures.is/blog/the-icelandic-yule-lads/

https://youtu.be/PQNet3oRm4Q