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9th Yule Lad - Bjúgnakrækir

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December 20

Bjúgnakrækir (Sausage-Swiper) is the ninth Yule Lad who comes to town on the night before the 20th of December and departs for home on the 2nd of January. Sausage-Swiper was known to hide in the rafters and snatch sausages that were being smoked.

The next to arrive is Gluggagægir (Window-Peeper).

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See more about all the Icelandic Yule Lads

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