Who said Santa Claus only pays a visit once a year? Meet the 13 Yule Lads, Iceland's mischievous Santa Clauses who take turns visiting children on the 13 nights before Christmas. Each Yule Lad has their own distinct name and personality, including Stubby, the Santa Claus who's short and steals food from frying pans, and Door Slammer, who as you can guess, stomps around and slams doors.
On each of the 13 nights, Icelandic kids will place one of their shoes on their windowsill, for kids who have been nice, the Yule Lad will leave candy, and for those who have been naughty, they will receive a shoe full of rotting potatoes.