Myths and Legends 398: Nordic Christmas: In the Bleak Mid-winter
Dec 18, 2024
Discover the enchanting lore of Nordic Christmas traditions filled with trolls, elves, and whimsical tales. A young officer navigates isolation in Oslo while embracing festive gatherings filled with laughter and folklore. Join the adventurous Hans as he saves a mythical baby and embarks on a quest to retrieve gifts from a menacing troll. Uncover the eerie encounters between life and death during Christmas mass and reflect on family tensions amidst holiday cheer. Each story mixes humor, magic, and valuable life lessons.
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Nordic Christmas Stories
- A young officer stuck in Oslo for Christmas listens to stories from Mother Scow and her nieces.
- The stories include tales of brownies, house elves, and a dancing punishment for a porridge thief.
The Troll and the Cat
- A family troubled by yearly troll invasions accepts help from Peter Gint and his bear.
- Peter sets a trap and the trolls are scared away by the family's pregnant cat.
The Mass of the Dead
- Madam Evanson attends a Christmas mass, only to realize it's a service of the dead.
- Warned by a deceased neighbor, she escapes by discarding her cloak.