Are anthropomorphic cats still creeping you out?
The story of the Christmas Cat might surprise you. It tells of a giant cat who prowls the winter nights, devouring those who haven't received new clothes for Christmas. Not exactly festive, right? However, behind this lies a beautiful reminder of the importance of caring for one another and sharing warmth when it's needed most. And that's why the story of the Christmas Cat, however un-Christmas-like it may seem at first glance, deserves to be heard. The Christmas Cat's Horrific Appetite Jólakötturinn (the Christmas Cat) is a mythical creature said to devour those who don't have new clothes on Christmas Eve. There's a long-standing Icelandic tradition of giving children a piece of clothing as a gift to ward it off. There's also an Icelandic proverb: "Ekki fara í Jólaköttinn." Literally, it's a warning: "Don't step into the Christmas cat" or "Don't end up in the belly of the Christmas cat." It's a humorous reminder (for both adults and children) in the lead-up to Christmas to avoid being caught off guard—and to stay in the festive spirit, perhaps even treating yourself (and others) to something new this season. The Christmas Cat's Christmas Roast We asked the Christmas Cat to sample traditional Icelandic Christmas dishes. Perhaps a professional chef would be better suited for the job... (Disclaimer: The opinions expressed by the Christmas Cat do not reflect the views of Icelandair. We love our Christmas traditions and festive flavors.)
The story of the Christmas Cat might surprise you. It tells of a giant cat who prowls the winter nights, devouring those who haven't received new clothes for Christmas. Not exactly festive, right? However, behind this lies a beautiful reminder of the importance of caring for one another and sharing warmth when it's needed most. And that's why the story of the Christmas Cat, however un-Christmas-like it may seem at first glance, deserves to be heard. The Christmas Cat's Horrific Appetite Jólakötturinn (the Christmas Cat) is a mythical creature said to devour those who don't have new clothes on Christmas Eve. There's a long-standing Icelandic tradition of giving children a piece of clothing as a gift to ward it off. There's also an Icelandic proverb: "Ekki fara í Jólaköttinn." Literally, it's a warning: "Don't step into the Christmas cat" or "Don't end up in the belly of the Christmas cat." It's a humorous reminder (for both adults and children) in the lead-up to Christmas to avoid being caught off guard—and to stay in the festive spirit, perhaps even treating yourself (and others) to something new this season. The Christmas Cat's Christmas Roast We asked the Christmas Cat to sample traditional Icelandic Christmas dishes. Perhaps a professional chef would be better suited for the job... (Disclaimer: The opinions expressed by the Christmas Cat do not reflect the views of Icelandair. We love our Christmas traditions and festive flavors.)