Heidi Herman's Blog, page 6

YULE LADS MAYHEM PREVIEW VIDEO

Uh Oh! What are the Yule Lads up to NOW?? 20-part story starts tomorrow - Oct 17th! Follow on Facebook and Twitter @ YuleLadsLegend.   Watch the video:  https://youtu.be/Uk7PZambNFk

Meet the Yule Lads: Kertasníkir

Meet Kertasníkir , in Icelandic his name is pronounced like "kerta’ sneaker".    In English, he's known as Candle Beggar.   In the olden days of Iceland, candles were made from animal fat and Candle Beggar would steal all he could to snack on!  He likes the pretty light now and every now and then takes a bite to see if they taste good.

One of the thirteen Yule Lads, he's the thirteenth, the last one, to arrive for the holidays, showing up on December 24th.   And, boy are is he getting into trouble before then!  Join the adventure he and his brother trolls are on.... Follow the story starting in two days - Monday, October 17th on Facebook.com/yuleladslegend and Twitter @YuleLadsLegend. A 20-part story written by Heidi Herman and illustrated by Colleen Stiles.

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#Christmas
#IcelandicYuleLads
#Trolls

Meet the Yule Lads: Ketkrókur

Meet Ketkrókur, in Icelandic his name is pronounced like "Ket' croaker".    In English, he's known as Meat Hook.   He loves to hang out in the rafters, just over the dining room table - when no one is looking, he will use his hook to swipe chunks of meat or whole roast off the table!

One of the thirteen Yule Lads, he's the twelfth to arrive for the holidays, showing up on December 23nd.   He is right in the middle of all kinds of trouble and mayhem that's getting ready to begin!   Join the adventure he and his brother trolls are on.... Follow the story starting in two days - Monday, October 17th on Facebook.com/yuleladslegend and Twitter @YuleLadsLegend. A 20-part story written by Heidi Herman and illustrated by Colleen Stiles.
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#Fairytale
#Christmas
#IcelandicYuleLads
#Trolls
 

Meet the Yule Lads: Gáttaþefur

Meet Gáttaþefur, in Icelandic his name is pronounced like "Gotta thever".    In English, he's known as Door Sniffer.   Recognized by his huge nose, he can sniff out treats and goodies from miles away.  Any sweet bread, cookie or cake is sure to be swiped by his nimble fingers!.

One of the thirteen Yule Lads, he's the eleventh to arrive for the holidays, showing up on December 22nd.   He is the instigator of all kinds of trouble and mayhem that's getting ready to begin!   Join the adventure he and his brother trolls are on.... Follow the story starting October 17th on Facebook.com/yuleladslegend and Twitter @YuleLadsLegend. A 20-part story written by Heidi Herman and illustrated by Colleen Stiles.
#Iceland
#Fairytale
#Christmas
#IcelandicYuleLads
#Trolls
 

Meet the Yule Lads: Gluggagægir

Meet Gluggagægir, in Icelandic his name is pronounced like "Glugga' guy year".    In English, he's known as Window Peeper.   Always distracted by a shiny or sparkly trinket, Window Peeper will swipe the treasure when no one is watching.

One of the thirteen Yule Lads, he's the tenth to arrive for the holidays, showing up on December 21st.   He is causing all kinds of havoc and mayhem from Iceland to Denmark, Finland and even the North Pole!   Join the adventure he and his brother trolls are on.... Follow the story starting October 17th on Facebook.com/yuleladslegend and Twitter @YuleLadsLegend. A 20-part story written by Heidi Herman and illustrated by Colleen Stiles.

#Iceland
#Fairytale
#Christmas
#IcelandicYuleLads
#Trolls
 

Meet the Yule Lads: Bjúgnakrækir

Meet Bjúgnakrækir , in Icelandic his name is pronounced like "Buke naw cry gear".    In English, he's known as Sausage Swiper.   Link sausage, ground, patties or any other type, Sausage Swipe will snatch it up and snack away. 

One of the thirteen Yule Lads, he's the ninth to arrive for the holidays, showing up on December 20th.   It's only October - what's he up to now?   Join the adventure he and his brother trolls are on.... Follow the story starting October 17th on Facebook.com/yuleladslegend and Twitter @YuleLadsLegend. A 20-part story written by Heidi Herman and illustrated by Colleen Stiles.

#Iceland
#Fairytale
#Christmas
#IcelandicYuleLads
#Trolls
 

Meet the Yule Lads: Skyrgamur

Meet Skyrgamur, in Icelandic his name is pronounced like "Skeyr' gow mur".    In English, he's known as Skyr Gobbler.   Skyr is a thick yummy Icelandic type of yogurt.  Skyr Gobbler can find it and will slurp and gobble until he can't swallow another spoonful.

As one of the thirteen Yule Lads, he's number eight to arrive for the holidays, showing up on December 19th.   But until then, he's not just in a skyr-coma.  Check and see the adventure he and his brother trolls are on.... Follow the story starting October 17th on Facebook.com/yuleladslegend and Twitter @YuleLadsLegend. A 20-part story written by Heidi Herman and illustrated by Colleen Stiles.


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#Fairytale
#Christmas
#IcelandicYuleLads
#Trolls

 

Meet the Yule Lads: Hurðaskellir

Meet Hurðaskellir, in Icelandic his name is pronounced like "Hurtha Sketler".    In English, he's known as Door Slammer.   He loves to slam door and scare the stuffing out of people (pets too)! It might be in the middle of the night that you hear a strange thump, or even a squeak of hinges on the door.... then he'll slam the door.  He really likes it when you can't take a nap in the middle of the day because he's making noise.

As one of the thirteen Yule Lads, he's the seventh to arrive for the holidays, showing up on December 18th.   But until then, he's up to a whole lot more than just slamming doors!   Follow the story starting October 17th on Facebook.com/yuleladslegend and Twitter @YuleLadsLegend. A 20-part story written by Heidi Herman and illustrated by Colleen Stiles.


#Iceland
#Fairytale
#Christmas
#IcelandicYuleLads
#Trolls

Meet the Yule Lads: Askasleikir

Meet Askasleikir, in Icelandic his name is pronounced like "Ask' a slaker".  In English, he's known as Bowl Licker.   He likes to swipe the food from bowls of the family dogs and cats.  If you think Fido or Fluffy is eating their food too fast, maybe you just have Troll Trouble

As one of the Yule Lads, he's the sixth to arrive for the holidays, showing up on December 17th.   But until then, he has a whole different adventures he's wrapped up in!   Follow the story starting October 17th on Facebook.com/yuleladslegend and Twitter @YuleLadsLegend. A 20-part story written by Heidi Herman and illustrated by Colleen Stiles.

#Iceland #Fairytale
#Christmas

Meet the Yule Lads: Pottasleikir

Meet Pottasleikir, in Icelandic his name is pronounced like "Pot' a Slaker".  In English, he's known as Pot Licker.   He hides in the shadows of the kitchen, behind the pantry door or under the cabinet - when the room is empty of humans, he will sneak out.  He just loves to eat all the crusty dried-on bits from the pots and pans waiting to be washed.

As one of the Yule Lads, he's the fifth to arrive for the holidays, showing up on December 16th.   But until then, you wouldn't believe the kitchens he finds his way into!   Follow the story starting October 17th on Facebook.com/yuleladslegend and Twitter @YuleLadsLegend. A 20-part story written by Heidi Herman and illustrated by Colleen Stiles.

#Iceland #Fairytale
#Christmas