The Legend of the Icelandic Yule Lads

After accidentally being seen by a human, Stekkjastaur finds he must rely ona young shepherd boy to keep his secret.  He gives a gift just to protecthis troll reputation, but the little boy's happiness made him happy aswell.  He learns that one of the greatest gifts you can receive is the joyin giving to someone else.  One by one, the Yule Lads each take a breakfrom his own mischief, and each one learns the happiness gained fromgift-giving.  Even from a source as unlikely as a troll, a selfish act wrappedup in the Christmas spirit can grow into something wonderful.

Iceland's rich history of legends and folktales featuring a host of mysticalcreatures is reflected in this unique Christmas tale about trolls.  Thismodernized version of the Icelandic Yule Lads brings new life to a very oldstory. The Legend of the Yule Lads is well-known among Icelanders and has beenpassed down from generation to generation for over 1,500 years.