**The Scoundrels of Iceland – The Christmas Cat*
Well, this is a strange story about the Icelandic Christmas cat, i.e. Jólakötturinn. Damn, this is a cool thing! The Christmas cat is not a small ball of fur, but a brutally large beast that lurks around houses. It is by no means a gentle roof, but it looks closely at what people do at Christmas. Well, you can imagine how scary it is when this giant cat peeks in through the window, water on its tongue, when people open their presents!
The Christmas cat is known for not eating anything. No, it has its own unique taste! The Christmas cat especially craves soft gifts. If you got a new piece of clothing for Christmas, you're safe. But if you haven't got anything new to wear, then fuck you, then you might be in danger! It's a strange tradition that has been around for a long time, and it creates pressure among people. So, it's a bad thing if you're left without new clothes on Christmas Eve, because the roof might catch you!
Back in the day, it was customary for every farm worker to get a new piece of clothing at Christmas, partly because of the hard work in the weeks before Christmas, but also because of this Christmas cat. The Christmas cat was said to eat those who did not have new clothes on Christmas Eve. So, this has been one of the reasons why children have traditionally been given new clothes to keep the cat away. Hell, there's a lot of pressure on the kids!
This Christmas cat comes from a time when Icelanders lived in isolated turf huts. As darkness fell in the middle of winter, strange noises were heard outside, and that's when people started imagining creatures like the Christmas Cat. The Christmas cat and its mysterious essence is strongly rooted in Icelandic culture. It evokes fear, but also excitement and awe.
Today in Reykjavík, Christmas has its own statue and is a real tourist attraction. Well, of course, who wouldn't want to see such an exciting creature! But I have to admit that I still wouldn't want to face it in real life, at least in the dark! The Christmas Cat is so much more than just a mythical creature; it is part of Icelandic Christmas culture and traditions.
It's strange how a vinura katti can be so deep in Christmas celebrations and traditions. The Christmas cat has been able to combine fear and Christmas in such a way that it's unique! And if you happen to be in Reykjavík at Christmas, you should go see the Santa Claus statue. It's a great experience, and a reminder of how this monstrosity still affects us today.
The Christmas cat is a powerful symbol that reminds us how traditions and old stories live on. So you can imagine that at Christmas it's really worth investing in new clothes to stay safe from the Christmas Cat! Shit, no one wants to end up as a cat's meal!
