The Icelandic folk monster, Jólakötturinn, which translates to Yule Cat, stalks the hillsides of towns looking for children to eat. But only those who aren't wearing their new Christmas clothes.

The Yule Lads, their parents and their cat Origin: Iceland The Yule Lads are 13 mischievous boys, each with a distinct name and description , who cause mayhem in the 13 days leading up to Christmas.

An illuminated cat sculpture in downtown Reykjavik on November 29, 2021. Icelandic folklore tells of a giant cat that eats children who don't wear their new clothes at Christmas time.

The Yule Lads, their parents and their cat Origin: Iceland The Yule Lads are 13 mischievous boys, each with a distinct name and description, who cause mayhem in the 13 days leading up to Christmas.

Krampus isn’t coming to town. HE’S ALREADY HERE. The demonic anti-Santa, growing popular in America, will find out if you’re naughty, then hit you with a stick December 5, 2023 More than 1 ...

The Icelandic folk monster, Jólakötturinn, which translates to Yule Cat, stalks the hillsides of towns looking for children to eat. But only those who aren't wearing their new Christmas clothes.

The Icelandic folk monster, Jólakötturinn, which translates to Yule Cat, stalks the hillsides of towns looking for children to eat. But only those who aren't wearing their new Christmas clothes.

Holiday Viewing: Krampus How to avoid being dragged away on Krampusnacht By Richard Whittaker, 12:01AM, Thu. Dec. 7, 2017 ...

In this Saturday, Nov. 24, 2001, file photo, Saint Nicholas, right, and his companion Krampus participate in a parade in St. Johann in the Austrian province of Tyrol. Austria ...