The Dark Parts

Gryla and The Yule Lads // 13

The Dark Parts

Show Notes

In old Icelandic Christmas tradition, a witch/troll named Gryla sought out to snatch the "naughty" kids of the village and bring them back to her home in the mountains to make them into stew. Oh, and we can't forget about her 13 children joining her in all the mayhem and chaos. Join us today as we dive in to the tales and traditions of Christmas in Iceland. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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