Yule Lads Iceland

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Yule Lads Iceland (Unknown). is a trickster. The Yule Lads (Jólasveinarnir) are thirteen mischievous figures from Icelandic folklore who visit children on the thirteen nights leading up to Christmas. Each has a distinct personality and prank—fro. Source: Icelandic Christmas folklore; Jón Árnason's collection (19th century)

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