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| In case you missed this Lads’ pic… |
And here we are on December 14, to continue our tale of the Lads…
As I mentioned in Part 1, the Yule Lads are a Christmas tradition from Iceland for the 13 days before Christmas.
To me, this tradition adds a bit of light and magic to the holiday busy-ness.
Starting on the 12th of December, a troop of trolls, the Yule Lads, will creep down from the mountains, one Lad each night, to create mischief in the towns and villages.
The Lads’ pranks seem to focus on what was really important in days gone by…your sheep, your light during these dark days, and most of all, your food!
The Lads’ visits do have an upside…they will leave candy in the children’s shoes. But only if you’re good! Or you’ll find a rotten potato instead of a treat.
Today, December 14, marks the arrival of Stubby, the shortest of the Lads…and thus begins a series of raids on Icelandic kitchens everywhere. Stubby, despite his small stature, tries to steal bits of food from frying pans.
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| Stubby looks so jolly I figured he could have his pic here twice |
Judging by his pic here, he also seems to be the most good-natured of the Lads. Look at that grin! He’s probably happy he’s first in line to scarfing the kitchen goodies.
The next night, the 15th, Spoon-Licker goes for the spoons used to scrape food from pots and pans. And December 16, along comes Pot Scraper to continue the theme, eating the food any one is dumb enough to leave in the pots.
The 17th is Bowl Lickers’ night, to lick all the inside of the bowls used for mixing food. Apparently he has zero discrimination, since he even goes for the pets’ bowls!
December 18, there’s a little break from all the food-stealing…Door Slammer arrives to disrupt the holiday peace, by slamming doors all through the night. I imagine he scares the sheep too.
So there you are, those naughty Lads, from December 14 - 18! If you’d like another way to enjoy the buildup to the holidays, there’s always reading a holiday book…And here’s one of mine on sale!
Morgan Carey and The Mystery of the Christmas Fairies, Book 2 of my middle-grade fantasy-adventure series, has been chosen by Barnes & Noble for a special ebook holiday sale!
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| Middle-grade fantasy |
Feisty 5th grader Morgan and her 3 mischievous cousins venture into an enchanted forest, where a magical Christmas tree leads them into adventure…and danger. The family-friendly novel is perfect for nature-loving kids, grandparents, and fairy fans everywhere!
You’ll also find the ebook on sale at Amazon, Kobo ebooks, Apple, and all ebook retailers. FYI, just for fun, I created two different covers, but they’re the same book!
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| A new cover! |
For more Christmas entertainment, you’ll find a country “Tannenbaum” story and a touching Christmas movie in my December newsletter, O Christmas Tree & a Holiday Rom-Com!
As Christmas draws nearer, if you’re busy with holiday preparations and feeling stressed, I hope you’ll find a few peaceful moments!
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