Jólakötturinn: This behemoth of a cat is a pet to the ogress, Grýla. It is known for eating people up whole who have not received any new Christmas clothes.
Yule Lads: These 13 impish dwarves are known to cause alto mayhem during the Christmas seasons. Each of their names are based on the pranks they perform, such as Sausage Stealer, Door Slammer, Bowl Licker, Window Peeper, Pot Scraper, and Candle Stealer.
Frau Perchta: Germanic goddess of winter, she is either described as an old hag or a beautiful young woman. Like St Nicholas and Krampus she rewards children who have been good with gifts, and punishes the naughty ones by cutting up their bellies and stuffing them with straw.
Pere Fouettard: Translated in English as Father Whipper, he is the French version to Krampus and is St Nicholas's companion who punishes the naughty children.
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