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Couch Kitties: Yule Kitty Cornered!
http://www.lifewithcats.tv/2015/12/.....at-of-iceland/
There is a charming old bit of folklore from the land of ice and volcanoes about a giant cat that, come Christmas time, will eat anyone who does not possess a new article of clothing. In short, work hard and you will be able to have something new. That speaks directly to the work ethic of Iceland’s population who garner more overtime than any other European nation.
Though no one knows exactly how long the Yule Cat, or Jólakötturinn as he is more properly known, has been around, many folk historians believe is may go back to the dark ages. They do know that he was used as a threat by farmers to scare workers into finishing up the processing of wool from the fall season before Christmas. No doubt many Icelandic parents found the story equally useful with their children. Those that completed their work would receive new clothing as thanks. Those who didn’t were destined to be eaten.
It would appear that Zeph has the issue just a tad confused...
Zeph ©
sharra. Tali and the kittehs © me. H/T 
EOCostello for the article link
http://couchkitties.comicgenesis.com/
There is a charming old bit of folklore from the land of ice and volcanoes about a giant cat that, come Christmas time, will eat anyone who does not possess a new article of clothing. In short, work hard and you will be able to have something new. That speaks directly to the work ethic of Iceland’s population who garner more overtime than any other European nation.
Though no one knows exactly how long the Yule Cat, or Jólakötturinn as he is more properly known, has been around, many folk historians believe is may go back to the dark ages. They do know that he was used as a threat by farmers to scare workers into finishing up the processing of wool from the fall season before Christmas. No doubt many Icelandic parents found the story equally useful with their children. Those that completed their work would receive new clothing as thanks. Those who didn’t were destined to be eaten.
It would appear that Zeph has the issue just a tad confused...
Zeph ©
sharra. Tali and the kittehs © me. H/T 
EOCostello for the article link http://couchkitties.comicgenesis.com/
Category Artwork (Digital) / Comics
Species Housecat
Size 1200 x 409px
File Size 274.5 kB
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