It’s never too early for The Yule Cat! ✨
The Yule Cat (Jólakötturinn in Icelandic) is a monstrous feline from Icelandic folklore that roams the snowy countryside during the Christmas season. This enormous creature is said to peer into homes on Christmas Eve, with a terrifying purpose: to consume anyone who has not received new clothes for the holiday.
The myth served a practical, moralistic function in historical Iceland: it was an incentive used by farmers to encourage their workers (and children) to diligently process the autumn wool before Christmas. Hard work was rewarded with new garments, while idleness made one a potential target for the monstrous cat. The tale also encouraged generosity, as giving clothes to the less fortunate ensured their safety.
🎨 “Watchful Knight” by Hope Doe
@TMCali_ Ohh hope it's the good type of busy. I've been job hunting because my old workplace closed down so been a bit slow for me. Just working on improving my health in the mean time
@DamienHaas Auckland Zoo although it may be hard to see them, last time I went they all kept themselves hidden.
Ōtorohanga Kiwi House in Hamilton - I haven't been but a lot of people recommend it