Guide to the Unknown 110: The Yule Lads
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On Episode 110 of Guide to the Unknown:
Unbelievably, we're in the holiday season! Let's talk about some BIZARRE obscure holiday creeps! From the origins of Yule, to the story of Gryla, The Yule Cat, and finally these 13 (or 80) little pranksters!
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Sources:
https://thegreenparent.co.uk/articles/read/ten-ways-to-celebrate-yule
https://people.howstuffworks.com/culture-traditions/holidays-christmas/yule-log.htm
https://www.smithsonianmag.com/arts-culture/why-icelands-christmas-witch-much-cooler-and-scarier-krampus-180967605/?utm_source=facebook.com&utm_medium=socialmedia&fbclid=IwAR3FQztzRF2XXw9EzHrjqpxkcmPZRHnGZF4Oh2lVAq5Kos9fDbupqhjP0sI
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Icelandic_Christmas_folklore
https://www.ranker.com/list/story-of-icelandic-yule-brothers/erin-wisti
https://www.smithsonianmag.com/smart-news/meet-the-thirteen-yule-lads-icelands-own-mischievous-santa-clauses-180948162/
https://www.iizcat.com/post/4373/The-Christmas-Cat-of-Iceland-a-giant-terrifying-cat-that-gobbles-up-children-if-they-039-re-bad#2qSzyLxr5heWfLI6.99
http://christmasisawesomeandsoshouldyou.blogspot.com/2013/12/8-yule-lads.html
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