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All the Icelandic Yula lads - hand painted resin figurines. Original designs by Brian Pilkington.

Yule Lad Snow Globe

# 389301

The Icelandic Yule Lads snowglobe with wind-up music box that plays an old Icelandic Christmas folk song ("Kátt er um jólin" click here to listen). Included in the box is a booklet describing the folklore of the 13 Yule Lads.

Approx size :13,00 cm/in.: 5,5

Set of 16 resin Yule Figures - 20% Discount

# 38820

Special Offer - The complete set (16 pcs.) at 20% off

Read about all the different characters below.

Yule Lad, Sheep Worrier

# 388201

Stekkjarstaur or Sheep Worrier (12th Dec.), the first Yule Lad to make his journey down from the mountains. This thirsty lad adores ewes´ milk, much to the consternation of the poor sheep.

Approx size :9,00 cm/in.: 3,54

Yule Lad, Gully Gawk

# 388202

Giljagaur or Gully Gawk (13th Dec.) is the second Yule Lad to make his journey down from the mountains, skulking in and about the deep ravines and gullies. Upon coming to a farm, he slinks into the animal shed to lie in wait for a chance to skim the creamy froth off the milk pail - a cautionary note to those who leave their milk pails unattended!

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Approx size :10,00 cm/in.: 3,93

Yule Lad, Shorty

# 388203

Stúfur or Shorty (14th Dec.) is the third Yule Lad to make his way down from the mountains, and a heroic feat it is indeed considering his short legs and the deep snow. For all his effort it is a bit bewildering to discover that once he reaches a dwelling what Stúfur really craves is simply the scorched leftovers in unwashed pots!

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Approx size :9,00 cm/in.: 3,54

Yule Lad, Spoon Licker

# 388204

Þvörusleikir or Spoon Licker (15th Dec.) is the fourth Yule Lad to journey down from the mountains. Due to his eccentric longing for only the food residue left on wooden spoons and while even taking into consideration his incredibly muscular tongue, poor Spoon Licker must sneak into many kitchens during the night to satiate his hunger.

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Approx size :11,00 cm/in.: 4,33

Yule Lad, Pot Licker

# 388205

Pottasleikir or Pot Licker (16th Dec.) is the fifth Yule Lad to make his journey down from the mountains. Once he spots a house, he heads straight to the kitchen, and when he is sure that no one is looking he proceeds to lap up all the leftover bits of food in the pots - leading everyone in the household to believe the pots are clean!

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Approx size :11,00 cm/in.: 4,33

Yule Lad, Bowl Licker

# 388206

Askasleikir or Bowl Licker (17th Dec.) is the sixth Yule Lad to make his way down from the mountains. In the old Icelandic turf farmhouses the family sat on the edge of their beds to eat. Each family member had their own bowl which had a lid to keep the food warm. Askasleikir sneaks into a farmhouse and lies in wait under the bed of the unsuspecting person who innocently puts his or her "askur" down on the floor between bites - whereupon the lad swipes it away to lick it spotlessly clean.

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Approx size :11,00 cm/in.: 4,33

Yule Lad, Door Slammer

# 388207

Hurðaskellir or Door Slammer (18th Dec.) is the seventh Yule Lad to journey down from the mountains. Surprisingly not interested in pilfering food like most of his brothers, Hurðaskellir has a much more disturbing obsession: door slamming. Every door he comes across he must give a good slam, often repeatedly. For maximum effect and greatest pleasure, he indulges his desire in the middle of the night.

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Approx size :10,00 cm/in.: 3,93

Yule Lad, Skyr Glutton

# 388208

Skyrgámur or Skyr Glutton (19th Dec.) is the eighth Yule lad to make his way down from the mountains. Upon coming to a dwelling, he heads straight to the dairy pantry. In the old days Skyr (a calcium-rich dairy product) was stored in large wooden barrels. Skyrgámur would tuck right in and not stop until he reached the bottom - a glutton to be sure, but one with strong bones and teeth!

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Approx size :8,50 cm/in.: 3,34

Yule Lad, Sausage Thief

# 388209

Bjúgnakrækir or Sausage Thief (20th Dec.) is the ninth Yule Lad to make his way down from the mountains. Once he spots a house, he heads straight to the kitchen. In the old days, he had to climb up to the rafters to get at the tasty sausages hung there to smoke over the fire. These days life is a lot easier for Sausage Thief - he simply opens the refrigerator door!

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Approx size :11,50 cm/in.: 4,52

Yule Lad, Window Peeper

# 388210

Gluggagægir or Window Peeper (21st Dec.) is the tenth Yule Lad to make his journey down from the mountains. Once in town he slinks from window to window, observing in his illegal way the goings-on of town and country folk alike. Over the years he´s “seen it all”, twice in fact, as peering so earnestly for such a long time has made his eyes go crossed. If Gluggagægir spies some little knick-knack to his liking, he is not above pilfering it, nor at making ugly faces at anyone who happens to catch him looking in - good reasons to remember to close the curtains and bolt the door on the 21st!

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Approx size :10,00 cm/in.: 3,93

Yule Lad, Doorway Sniffer

# 388211

Gáttaþefur or Doorway Sniffer (22nd Dec.) is the eleventh Yule Lad to make his way down from the mountains. With his highly sensitive and generously proportioned nose, he can easily detect any delicious baking scents wafting about and will scurry to their source. In the shadows beyond a kitchen door he awaits his chance to steal some fried bread (laufabrauð) and even a cake or two.

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Approx size :11,50 cm/in.: 4,52

Yule Lad, Meet Hook

# 388212

Ketkrókur or Meat Hook (23rd Dec.) is the 12th Yule Lad to make his journey down from the mountains. Upon coming to a dwelling, he first climbs up onto the roof above the kitchen. Ketkrókur has thoughtfully brought along a long, hooked pole which he then eases down through the chimney. With amazing prowess, he proceeds to steal the smoked meat hanging from the rafters - sometimes even reaching all the way down into the pot for the smoked lamb that was traditionally boiled on this day!

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Approx size :10,00 cm/in.: 3,93

Yule Lad, Candle Beggar

# 388213

Kertasníkir or Candle Beggar (24th Dec.) is the last or 13th Yule Lad to make his journey down from the mountains. In the old days candles were made from animal fat, and Candle Beggar was always faced with the very difficult decision of whether to gaze at the candle´s entrancing glow, or gulp a few down to quiet the howls emanating from his stomach.

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Approx size :10,00 cm/in.: 3,93

Yule Lads, Christmas Cat

# 388222

Over the centuries the Icelanders have developed unique Yuletide traditions. This is reflected in the food they eat - smoked lamb, cured skate and leaf bread - as well as their colourful folklore featuring the giant trolls Grýla and Leppalúði, their thirteen rascally sons, and a huge, hungry feline that terrifies children and adults alike - Jólakötturinn - the Yule Cat. It is said that anyone who does not receive a new piece of clothing at Christmas will fall prey to the Yule Cat!

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Approx size :15,00 cm/in.: 5,90

Yule Lads' Mother

# 388220

Grýla is the giant, ogress troll mother of the thirteen (accounts vary as to the exact number) Yule Lads. Words can hardly describe her wickedness, and it is a wonder and relief indeed that her sons did not inherit her infamous character and horrid looks. With horns, tails, hooves and claws, Grýla is downright beastly. Tales of her penchant to catch and eat naughty boys and girls were used to scare and keep children well-behaved. This awful tactic was so prevalent in the past that in 1746 the authorities had to issue a decree to stop the foolish custom, but Grýla´s infamy continues...

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Approx size :15,00 cm/in.: 5,90

Yule Lads' Father

# 388221

Over the centuries the Icelanders have developed unique Yuletide traditions. This is reflected in the food they eat - smoked lamb, cured skate and leaf bread - as well as their colourful folklore featuring the giant trolls Grýla and Leppalúði, their thirteen rascally sons, and a huge, hungry feline that terrifies children and adults alike - the Yule Cat. Through time the thirteen lads have gradually learned to be a little better behaved, but Grýla and her spouse Leppalúði are still the wicked characters as depicted in the original folktales and thrive on the misbehavior of naughty children.

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Approx size :15,00 cm/in.: 5,90