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Hurðaskellir – Door Slammer, 18 December
Hurðaskellir The seventh was Door Slammer, a sorry, vulgar chap: When people in the twilight would take a little nap, he was happy as a lark with the havoc he could wreak, slamming doors and hearing the hinges on them squeak. Yule Lads – jólasveinarnir
Askasleikir – Bowl Licker – 17 December
Askasleikir Bowl Licker, the sixth one, was shockingly ill bred. From underneath the bedsteads he stuck his ugly head. And when the bowls were left to be licked by dog or cat, he snatched them for himself – he was sure good at that! Yule Lads – jólasveinarnir
Pottasleikir – Pot Licker – 16 December
Pottasleikir Pot Scraper, the fifth one, was a funny sort of chap. When kids were given scrapings, he´d come to the door and tap. And they would rush to see if there really was a guest. Then he hurried to the pot and had a scrapingfest. Yule Lads – jólasveinarnir
Þvörusleikir – Pot Scraper Licker – 15 December
Þvörusleikir The fourth was Spoon Licker, like spindle he was thin. He felt himself in clover when the cook wasn´t in. Then stepping up, he grappled the stirring spoon with glee, holding it with both hands for it was slippery. Yule Lads – jólasveinarnir
