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There is a terrifying creature from Icelandic folklore that roams the countryside during Christmas. It is said to eat anyone who doesn’t receive new clothes for Christmas, encouraging everyone to buy new garments before the holiday.
The Yule Cat was traditionally used to motivate farmworkers to finish processing the autumn wool before Christmas. Those who worked hard were given new clothes, but those who didn’t would get nothing and thus would become the Yule Cat’s prey. |
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| creature = an animal, or imaginary being
roam = to move about or travel, especially without a clear idea of what you are going to do; wander garment = a piece of clothing prey = an animal that is hunted for food |
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