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The Yule Lads: Mischievous Merrymakers of Icelandic Folklore In the frozen embrace of Icelandic winter, when nights stretch long and darkness reigns, emerges a unique breed of holiday creatures far removed from the jolly, red-suited figure most readily associate with Christmas. These are the Yule Lads, thirteen rambunctious tricksters who descend from the mountains, one by one, during the thirteen nights leading up to Christmas Eve. Far from sinister, the Yule Lads are more akin to mischievous pranksters, each with their own peculiar personality and penchant for playful mayhem. Their arrival ...

This program contains music and full sound design. Start your own holiday tradition inspired by this bestselling Yuletide story. Based on a real Icelandic tradition where people gift books to their family and friends on Christmas Eve, The Christmas Book Flood brings all the sparkle and...