Many mysterious figures from the same Yule-troll family appear during the Icelandic holiday season. The 13 Yule Lads are sometimes called the Icelandic Santas, but they are certainly not saints! They are pranksters with cravings reflected in their names. For example, there is Spoon Licker, Door Slammer, Skyr Gobbler, and Sausage Stealer. Each of the thirteen nights before Christmas, one Yule Lad comes down from their mountain cave to bring small gifts to children who have placed a shoe on their windowsill. It might be a small toy, candy, or a healthier snack like a mandarin orange. Children with room for improvement can expect a rotten potato!