Icelandic Folklore News Today

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Iceland, a Nordic island nation, is not just a land of geysers, glaciers, and northern lights. Its also a treasure trove of rich culture and traditions, shaped by its isolated geography and resilient inhabitants.

(1) TO THE NASFIC AND BEYOND. A chapter of Sandra Bond’s Trans-Atlantic Fan Fund trip saga appears in the new issue of Geri Sullivan’s fanzine Idea 13. Says S&ra, “It contains my report on Pemmi-Con with detailed thoughts on What Went Wrong With It And Why.” Day thirteen of TAFF, unlucky for some. Sandra Bond

The Icelandic folk monster, Jólakötturinn, which translates to Yule Cat, stalks the hillsides of towns looking for children to eat. But only those who aren't wearing their new Christmas clothes.

The Icelandic folk monster, Jólakötturinn, which translates to Yule Cat, stalks the hillsides of towns looking for children to eat. But only those who aren't wearing their new Christmas clothes.

Sorry, Krampus, there’s a new yuletide terror in town—several of them, in fact.

Occasionally reports about a road company bringing constructions to a halt due to neighboring Elf populations find their way into Icelandic headlines.

Contractors drilling for water in north Iceland have finally made contact with the hidden people to ask permission to drill for water after repeated unexplained malfunction in their drilling gear.