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Grýla Steals Norwegian Weapons, Builds Gunthrone
The Ogress Grýla, Mother of Yule Lads, Eater of Children, Wife of Leppalúði, Mistress of Christmas Cat, Head of House Yule and ruler of the Great Black Desert and Moon Mountain has stolen the contested shipment of Norwegian machine guns and built…
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Kertasníkir Sends Sour Grapes Letter
Dear Grapevine, I’m writing in regards to an article I read in your last issue. You recommended candles from Tiger. “Cheap and colourful,” you said and I just wanted to say thanks for lying to me, assholes. I went to Tiger and…
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Ketkrókur Sets House On Fire Trying To Smoke Meat
Twelfth Yule Lad Ketkrókur, Meat Hook, accidentally set a house on fire in Vesturbær last night after attempting to smoke meat in a person’s home. The capital’s Fire and Rescue squad responded quickly, limiting the damage to the kitchen. “Well I just…
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The Yule Lads Get Appy!
As every Iceland-enthusiast knows, the thirteen mischievous Yule Lads take turns leaving small gifts in Icelandic kids’ shoes in the days leading up to December 24—in a particular, predetermined order, no less (we’ve been marking each one’s arrival by posting daily news…
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Gáttaþefur Breaks Nose, Will Have To Wait Month For Treatment
The eleventh Yule Lad, Gáttaþefur (Door Sniffer) was admitted to hospital yesterday after slipping on a stretch of icy pavement in downtown Reykjavík. “I had just caught the scent of some Laufabrauð when I slipped and fell flat on my face,” Gáttaþefur…
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Hacktivist Gluggagægir Arrested On Suspicion Of Espionage
The tenth Yule Lad, Gluggagægir (Window Peeper), was arrested last night on suspicion of espionage. Gluggagægir was apprehended after police received reports of him loitering outside Alþingi, peeking through windows. Gluggagægir has spent centuries peeping through people’s windows, curious about the going’s…
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Bæjarins Beztu Beef Up Security In Anticipation Of Bjúgnakrækir
Popular hot dog stand Bæjarins Beztu hired extra security last night in preparation for the arrival of the ninth Yule Lad, Bjúgnakrækir (Sausage Swiper). “We couldn’t afford losses like last year,” said the vendor on duty, Jói, when the Grapevine caught up…
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Skyrgámur Shares Seasonal Skyr Cake Recipe
For centuries, each Christmas, I have indulged in Iceland’s greatest culinary innovation, Skyr. Now, this beloved strained yoghurt continues to gain popularity across continents. Earlier this year MS Iceland Dairies (Mjólkursamsalan) predicted that 60 million pots of skyr would be sold internationally…
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Hurðaskellir Releases Debut Album: Door Sounds
The Seventh Yule Lad, Hurðaskellir (Door Slammer), will be launching his new experimental electro-punk album “Door Sounds” at Kex Hostel tonight. The album, co-produced by the energetic Ghostigital duo Einar Örn Benediktsson and Curver, features loops of doors slamming, hinges creaking, keys…
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Askasleikir Unveils New Omaggio Askur
The sixth Yule Lad, Askasleikir (Bowl Licker), unveiled the newest addition to the Omaggio design family at the much-anticipated Kähler holiday event last night. Several rumours have been floating around on the internet about how the company would innovate next and fans…
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Pottaskefill Publishes Neo-Luddite Manifesto
The fifth Yule Lad, Pottaskefill (Pot Scraper) published an anti-technology manifesto yesterday, which he plans to hand to MP Vilhjálmur Bjarnason at Alþingi today. “I have been working on this manifesto for many years,” Pottaskefill told the Grapevine. “What I’m looking to…
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Þvörusleikir Shares Top 5 Holiday Uses For Wooden Spoons
The holiday season is a crazy time and a lot of us have problems keeping up with all the things we need to get done in time for Christmas. This year, the fourth Yule Lad, Þvörusleikir (Spoon Licker) shares his Top 5…
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Stúfur Considering Legally Changing His Name
The third Yule Lad, Stúfur (Stubby), known for his short stature, is considering legally changing his name. “Would you want to be called Stúfur?” said the Yule Lad in an interview with the Grapevine. “Besides it’s got nothing going for it, no flare, no pizazz.…