The Yule Cat is a giant black cat who lurks the countryside to devour anyone who isn’t wearing new clothes. The Yule Lads’ first written mention was in a 17th-century poem, and in 1746 the ...

This is part of a weekly series on our region’s history coordinated by the Trumbull County Historical Society. Did ...

The Yule Lads live with a giant cat who prowls neighborhoods looking for kids who aren't wearing new clothes on Christmas Eve — a sign that they didn’t work hard enough throughout the year.

Today, the 13 brothers are said to leave presents in well-behaved youngsters’ shoes. But they used to be depicted as frightening monsters ...

Her 13 offspring, the Yule Lads, each have a bizarre peccadillo ... The most popular of all the Icelandic Christmas freaks is the giant Yule Cat, which mercilessly eats children who do not ...

These creatures of lore are definitely on the naughty list. While Christmas is known for bright lights and merriment, the ...

A season of cosy fires, generous gifts, and time spent with family, Christmas is the season when myths and traditions intertwine with festive spirit to shelter you from the cold and dark. But through ...