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In Iceland, Christmas traditions often differ from other countries.  By browsing the internet, one can find many pages with good and entertaining information about Icelandic Christmas traditions.

Here is Wikipedia: Yule Lads
Here is National Museum of Iceland: Yuletide Lads
Here is a translation of a famous Christmas poem by Jóhannes úr Kötlum
Here is a comprehensive reading about Icelandic Christmas traditions and costoms

Have fun and Merry Christmas everyone! :)

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Askasleikir - Bowl Licker Askasleikir or Bowl Licker (17th Dec.) is the sixth Yule Lad to make his way down from the mountains. In the old Icelandic turf farmhouses the family sat on the edge of their beds to eat.

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Askasleikir - Bowl Licker - Xmas Ornament Askasleikir or Bowl Licker (17th Dec.) is the sixth Yule Lad to make his way down from the mountains. In the old Icelandic turf farmhouses the family sat on the edge of their beds to eat.

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Bjúgnakrækir - Sausage Thief Bjúgnakrækir or Sausage Thief (20th Dec.) is the ninth Yule Lad to make his way down from the mountains. Once he spots a house, he heads straight to the kitchen.

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Bjúgnakrækir - Sausage Thief - Xmas Ornament Bjúgnakrækir or Sausage Thief (20th Dec.) is the ninth Yule Lad to make his way down from the mountains. Once he spots a house, he heads straight to the kitchen.

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Christmas soap (100gr) It will get you in the right spirit for the holidays. Good for use in the bath or shower or just for your hands. It brings the spirit of Christmas to your bathroom.

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Cotton Apron Yule Lads Cotton apron with Icelandic Yule Lads.

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Cotton Tea Towel Yule Lads Cotton tea towel with Icelandic Yule Lads.

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Gáttaþefur - Doorway Sniffer Gáttaþefur or Doorway Sniffer (22nd Dec.) is the eleventh Yule Lad to make his way down from the mountains. With his highly sensitive and generously proportioned nose.

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Gáttaþefur - Doorway Sniffer - Xmas Ornament Gáttaþefur or Doorway Sniffer (22nd Dec.) is the eleventh Yule Lad to make his way down from the mountains. With his highly sensitive and generously proportioned nose.

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Gift bag with Icelandic Yule Lads (01) Xmas gift bags with the Icelandic Yule Lads. Two yule lads on every bag, different one on each side. This bag has Stekkjastaur and Giljagaur. Two sizes.
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Gift bag with Icelandic Yule Lads (02) Xmas gift bags with the Icelandic Yule Lads. Two yule lads on every bag, different one on each side. This bag has Stúfur and Þvörusleikir. Two sizes.
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Gift bag with Icelandic Yule Lads (03) Xmas gift bags with the Icelandic Yule Lads. Two yule lads on every bag, different one on each side. This bag has Pottasleikir and Askasleikir. Two sizes.
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Gift bag with Icelandic Yule Lads (04) Xmas gift bags with the Icelandic Yule Lads. Two yule lads on every bag, different one on each side. This bag has Hurdaskellir and Skyrgámur. Two sizes.
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Gift bag with Icelandic Yule Lads (05) Xmas gift bags with the Icelandic Yule Lads. Two yule lads on every bag, different one on each side. This bag has Bjúgnakrækir and Gluggagægir. Two sizes.
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Gift bag with Icelandic Yule Lads (06) Xmas gift bags with the Icelandic Yule Lads. Two yule lads on every bag, different one on each side. This bag has Gáttaþefur and Ketkrókur. Two sizes.
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Gift bag with Icelandic Yule Lads (07) Xmas gift bags with the Icelandic Yule Lads. Two yule lads on every bag, different one on each side. This bag has Kertasníkir on one side and Grýla and Leppalúdi on the other. Two sizes.
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Gift bags with Icelandic Yule Lads - Set of 7 Xmas gift bags with the Icelandic Yule Lads. Two yule lads on every bag, different one on each side. Two sizes. SET OF 7 BAGS.
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Giljagaur - Gully Gawk Giljagaur or Gully Gawk (13th Dec.) is the second Yule Lad to make his journey down from the mountains, skulking in and about the deep ravines and gullies.

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Giljagaur - Gully Gawk - Xmas Ornament Giljagaur or Gully Gawk (13th Dec.) is the second Yule Lad to make his journey down from the mountains, skulking in and about the deep ravines and gullies.

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Gluggagægir - Window Peeper Gluggagægir or Window Peeper (21st Dec.) is the tenth Yule Lad to make his journey down from the mountains. Once in town he slinks from window to window.

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Gluggagægir - Window Peeper - Xmas Ornament Gluggagægir or Window Peeper (21st Dec.) is the tenth Yule Lad to make his journey down from the mountains. Once in town he slinks from window to window.

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Grýla - Yule Lads Mother Grýla is the giant, ogress troll mother of the thirteen (accounts vary as to the exact number) Yule Lads.

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Hurðarskellir - Door Slammer Hurðaskellir or Door Slammer (18th Dec.) is the seventh Yule Lad to journey down from the mountains. Surprisingly not interested in pilfering food like most of his brothers.

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Hurðarskellir - Door Slammer - Xmas Ornament Hurðaskellir or Door Slammer (18th Dec.) is the seventh Yule Lad to journey down from the mountains. Surprisingly not interested in pilfering food like most of his brothers.

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Icelandic Santa Clauses - Playing Cards Playing cards with the 13 Icelandic yule lads.

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Icelandic Yule Lads in Dimmuborgir (DVD) This DVD is about the 13 Icelandic Yule Lads.

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Jóhanna Guðrún - Jól með Jóhönnu (CD) Jóhanna Guðrún - Jól með Jóhönnu (2002).

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Jólakötturinn - Christmas Cat Over the centuries the Icelanders have developed unique Yuletide traditions. This is reflected in the food they eat - smoked lamb, cured skate and leaf bread.

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Jólin koma - Christmas Arrives ("Christmas Arrives") This book is only available IN ICELANDIC. Children poems by Jóhannes úr Kötlum with drawings by Tryggvi Magnússon. Originally published in 1932. / Ljóða- og jólabók handa íslenskum börnum.
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Kertasníkir - Candle Beggar Kertasníkir or Candle Beggar (24th Dec.) is the last of 13th Yule Lads to make his journey down from the mountains. In the old days candles were made from animal fat.

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