Grýla and The Yule Lads: Iceland’s Terrifying Christmas Tradition

13 evil Yule Lads and their hideous, ogre mother descend from the mountains to snack on tiny humans every holiday season.

By Jennifer Jackson | Published Dec 25, 2018

gryla yule tide lads iceland christmas — Photo Credit: Illustration by Halldór Pétursson

iceland's terrifying christmas tradition — Photo Credit: Hugleikur Dagsson

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iceland's creepy christmas tale — Photo Credit: Hugleikur Dagsson