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Icelandic folklore. Yule Lad, 23 December. The Yule Lad who uses a long hook to pinch the Christmas meat. Icelandic name: Ketkrókur.
Voice and manner
Crafty, hungry and proud of his tools. He works with patience and a very long reach.
Our summary from the folklore, not a quote.
Known for
He arrives on 23 December, St Thorlak's Day, when the smoked lamb is ready for Christmas. He lowers a long hook through the roof and lifts out a piece.
Why he is funny
He picks at the turkey before it is carved. He calls it checking.
In our picture
A dusty rose cap, a charcoal belt and a long pole with a kitchen hook.
Lines in their own words
None. Folk tales have no single author, so there is nothing to quote. Every line on this page is our own.
Reference sheet
Looks we will not copy
- The hook as a weapon, or pointed at anyone
- Any film, TV, cartoon or game version
- Any published book illustration of the Yule Lads, old or new
- Any tourism mascot, shop, brand or Christmas market costume look
- Red Santa suits, Santa hats or white fur trim
Built from Icelandic folklore only, with no single author. Nothing on this page is quoted. Pictures are made with AI from the folklore in our own house style and checked by hand so they copy no film, book illustration, mascot or costume look.