Just returning from Iceland, we learned that Iceland does not have a single fictional character called Santa, they have 13 fictional characters who make an appearance during Christmas time.
The 13 lads live in the volcanic mountains with their parents and a cat. Starting on December 12 one by one, never two by two their come down into the city to raise mischief.
On December 12 the first Lad, Stekkjarstaur (Sheepfold Stick), comes to drink the milk from sheep ewes. He has two wooden legs so he makes quite the racket.
‘Sheep-Cote Clod’, Stekkjastaur attempts to terrorize as many homes as possible before sunrise.
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