Iceland

The 13 Yule Lads visit Icelandic children every night before Christmas. The kids will go upstairs to bed after putting their shoes by the window. If they've been good, they'll have received sweets, but if they've been naughty, they'll be greeted with shoes full of rotten potatoes.

Almost every Icelander is guaranteed to receive new clothing and a book as a gift. Some Icelanders visit the graveyard after supper and unpacking to light a candle for loved ones. Some people pay visits to their closest relatives, sit down with them, and share desserts such as homemade ice cream, cookies, and chocolate candies. Some people choose to stay at home and read all of their Christmas cards, read their new book, or play cards.