“Jólakötturinn” (“The Christmas Cat”) Is A Beast That, According To Icelandic Folklore, Eats Children Who Don’t Receive New Clothes In Time For Christmas.
Animals watching santa fly by santa pinterest. The icelandic christmas cat is first mentioned in written records from the 19th century so he seems in that sense to be a more recent creation than the yule lads. This year, the fearsome feline’s likeness has been captured in a sculpture that is 5 meters [16 feet] tall and 6 meters [19 feet] wide and decorated with 6,500 led lights.
The Song “Ég Fæ Jólagjöf” (“I’ll Get A Christmas Gift”) Is An Icelandic Take On “Feliz Navidad,” And Was Originally Performed By Child Star Katla María In 1980.
Grýla and leppalúði are the parents of the 13 icelandic yule lads. The christmas is ‘related’ to scandinavian ‘christmas beasts.’ the norwegian ‘yule goat’ is one example. This cat is a giant monster that will devour you.
Björk Also Recorded A Popular Version Of The Song In The Late 1980S.
That is a great poem, and it was made into a spooky song by ingibjörg þórbergs. No matter how old you are, you're never safe from iceland's christmas cat. Since then the yule cat has been a staple figure of the festivities in iceland, found in christmas decorations, illustrations, and school plays.
The Ginormous Cat’s Sole Purpose In Life Is To Eat Children (And Adults, Some Say) That Do Not Get A New Piece Of Clothing Before Christmas.
This is skuggi, perhaps a distant relative to the christmas cat judging from those teeth! See more ideas about iceland, iceland island, santa claus. The christmas cat is said to eat children who do not receive clothing as christmas presents.
So If You Don't Want A Giant Troll Cat To Eat Your Loved Ones In Iceland, You'd Better Give Them At Least One Pair Of Socks!
Ingibjörg þorbergs’ song about the cat was introduced to a new generation with björk’s memorable interpretation on the christmas record hvít er borg og bær (“city and town are white”) in 1987. The figures are depicted as living together as a family. Here are a few songs from the icelandic christmas songs bank ;) the first song is about a girl who is wondering what is wrong with the chimney, there's somet.
