There is a terrifying Christmas tradition among many that I shall discuss here. This one is called Jólakötturinn or The Yule Cat. It's from Iceland and many children have grown up fearing this creature. Every Christmas in Iceland when children are eagerly looking forward to celebrating and opening their presents, they're also full of fear that the Yule Cat might come and eat them.
The Yule Cat itself is a giant and believed to be from the dark cold mountains where other evil entities dwell. Each Christmas the Yule Cat journeys to the towns and villages, looking for prey. It's also said that the giant cat will kill people who don't have new clothes for Christmas. Okay this is creepy, especially when people are desperate and have to make fresh items of clothing including socks just to keep the Yule Cat monster away.
Some people have toned it down a little over the years to say the Yule Cat will only steal their food if they haven't got new clothes by Christmas eve. If you forgot to buy any clothes by the 24th December, then you better get your knitting needles out.
Shadow Girl
