As December begins, and thoughts turn to cat-proofing (if such a thing is possible) the Christmas decorations, I am reminded of a bit of Icelandic folklore. The Yule Cat, Jólakötturinn, is a giant cat very invested in whether or not folks are wearing new clothes for Christmas. While it’s not clear whether the individuals without new clothes get eaten, or just their food, it’s clear that the cat’s invested in the outcome.
There is, of course, music about it:
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