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A new scientific book on Reindeer Husbandry: Adaptation to the Changing Arctic, Volume 1. is available with free and unlimited access to the content.
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An interesting article on the future of Arctic Shipping,"In Graphic Detail: The Polar Silk Route", written by Spoorthy Raman was published on 22 December in the Hakai magazine - coastal science and societies.
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December 24
Kertasníkir (Candle-Stealer) is the thirteenth Yule Lad who comes on the night before the 24th of December and departs for home on the 6th of January. Candle-Stealer was known for being the one who followed children to steal their candles (which used to be edible, made from fat).
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In an addendum filed on Monday, Canada substantially expanded its claim to the Arctic Ocean seabed. Canada’s claim now reaches in several places all the way to Russia’s exclusive economic zone.
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December 23
Ketkrókur (Meat-Hook) is the twelfth Yule Lad who comes to town on the night before the 23rd of December and departs for home on the 5th of January. Meat-Hook was known for being crazy about meat and he would use a hook to steal a smoked lamb hanging from the rafters.
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Today, December 22, 2022, legendary Professor, Arctic Explorer, Artist and much more Jean Malaurie celebrates his 100th birthday!
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December 22
Gáttaþefur (Doorway-Sniffer) is the eleventh Yule Lad who comes to town on the night before the 22nd of December and departs for home on the 4th of January. Doorway-Sniffer was known to have an extremely long, large nose and an amazing sense of smell he usually used to seek out the Icelandic traditional leaf bred (Laufabrauð).
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December 21
Gluggagægir (Window-Peeper) is the tenth Yule Lad who comes to town on the night before the 21st of December and departs for home on the 3rd of January. Window-Peeper was known for being probably the creepiest one, he would peek inside people’s windows to see if there was anything to steal.
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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.
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The seminar, 75 years of French and German Arctic Research - On the occasion of the 100th birthday of legendary professor Jean Malaurie held in Berlin on Monday, December 12 th 2022 is now available online - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C1qg50QPznM
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December 19
Skyrgámur (Skyr-Gobbler) is the eighth Yule Lad who comes to town on the night before the 19th of December and departs on the 1st of January. Skyr-Gobbler was known to be particularly fond of skyr, an Icelandic dairy product similar to yogurt.
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December 18
Hurðaskellir (Door-Slammer) is the seventh Yule Lad who comes to town on the night before the 18th of December and departs for home on the 31st of December. Door-Slammer was known to be the loudest one, slamming doors, especially during nighttime, waking people up in the process.