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Yule Cat Ornament - Hand painted wood slice holiday ornament or Solstice gift! Icelandic folklore of Jólakötturinn

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  • Made by Marais0Handmade
  • Ships from Michigan! Shorter shipping distances are kinder to the planet

  • Materials: metal, wood, paint, hanger, acrylic, ribbon

This rustic hand painted wood slice showcases the story of the Yule Cat.

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The tale of Jólakötturinn, which translates to Yule Cat, is an Icelandic Christmas classic dating back to at least 1932, according to the Icelandic Folklore website, a research project managed by the University of Iceland.

Jóhannes úr Kötlum, an Icelandic poet, wrote about the Yule Cat in his book, Jólin koma (Christmas is Coming), published in 1932.

Kötlum's poem tells the tale of a cat that's "very large" with glowing eyes. It roams the countryside, going from house to house looking for children who aren't wearing the new clothes they got for Christmas, according to the poem.
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Ornaments are about 1/4- 1/2 in thick and have bark still attached. They will have a hole drilled and a ribbon.

Please allow a few days to personalize these before shipment.

***please look at all photos. As these ornaments are hand painted, they all vary slightly. Each will be an original, and no 2 are exact. Thank you for your understanding!

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  • Cost to ship: $5.83
  • Ships from: Saint Clair Shores, MI

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M Jul 18, 2026

It is even nicer than it looks online. Love the ornament and the Icelandic legend it is based on.

M Jul 18, 2026

5 out of 5 stars 5 This item

Etsy buyer Nov 25, 2025

I absolutely LOVE my ornament!! I appreciate the info card attached to the ornament, as well as the Krampus card with it, will definitely order from your shop again!

Etsy buyer Nov 25, 2025

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Sarah Mar 18, 2025

Love my new ornament! Thank you!

Sarah Mar 18, 2025

5 out of 5 stars 5 This item

Dawn Dec 24, 2024

Adorable, arrived in time for Christmas! Thank you

Dawn Dec 24, 2024

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