The Christmas Troll and Other Yuletide Stories

by Clement A. Miles
The Christmas Troll and Other Yuletide Stories
Author: Clement A. Miles
Publisher: Weiser Books
Total Pages: 38
Release: 2011-12-01
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 1619400146
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Varla Ventura, fan favorite on Huffington Post’s Weird News, frequent guest on Coast to Coast, and bestselling author of The Book of the Bizarre and Beyond Bizarre, introduces a new Weiser Books Collection of forgotten crypto-classics. Magical Creatures is a hair-raising herd of affordable digital editions, curated with Varla’s affectionate and unerring eye for the fantastic. Beware the Scandinavian Christmas Troll! They love to dance and drink through the night on Christmas Eve. If you are in Bavaria, take heed of the Berchte--a wretched bogey who cuts the stomachs open of naughty children. In this wonderful collection of folkloric traditions from early 20th century author Clement A. Miles you will find werewolves, devils, goblins, curses, hexes, and rituals of the dead, all as they relate to Yuletide celebrations around the world.

The Old Magic of Christmas

by Linda Raedisch
The Old Magic of Christmas
Author: Linda Raedisch
Publisher: Llewellyn Worldwide
Total Pages: 314
Release: 2013
Genre: Body, Mind & Spirit
ISBN: 0738733342
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'Tis the Season for Witches, Elves, and a Legion of Ghosts Not so very long ago, Yuletide was as much a chilling season of ghosts and witches as it was a festival of goodwill. In The Old Magic of Christmas, you'll rub elbows with veiled spirits, learn the true perils of elves, and discover a bestiary of enchanted creatures. Rife with the more frightful characters from folklore and the season's most petulant ghosts, this book takes you on a spooky sleigh ride from the silvered firs of a winter forest to the mirrored halls of the Snow Queen. Along the way, you'll discover how to bring the festivities into your home with cookie recipes and craft instructions, as well as tips for delving more deeply into your relationship with the unseen. Praise: "Steeped in history and adorned with a bit of enchantment, The Old Magic of Christmas is the perfect book to read by a winter's fire with a mug of mulled cider in hand."--Deborah Blake, author of The Witch's Broom "...[A] fascinating journey into the stories behind the tinsel and bows."--Doreen Shababy, author of The Wild & Weedy Apothecary "...[A]n intriguing little tome that explores the darker side of the Yuletide holiday."--Ellen Dugan, author of The Enchanted Cat

Carol, the Ancient Yuletide Troll

by Matt Taylor
Carol, the Ancient Yuletide Troll
Author: Matt Taylor
Publisher: Morgan James Publishing
Total Pages: 39
Release: 2017-12-01
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 1683507347
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Carol, The Ancient Yuletide Troll is the first in a series of stories about Carol, a good troll who serves as a Santa figure for monsters. It introduces Carol, and explains how she became Santa’s helper for delivering toys to the monsters. When Carol sees that the other monsters don’t like her because she’s the only one who receives presents from Santa (as she is the only monster who is “nice”), Carol pays Santa a visit. Santa encourages Carol to be the one to help turn the monsters around and get them on his nice list too. Carol tries, but the other monsters just ignore her, inspiring her to take matters into her own hands. She begins secretly giving toys to the naughty monsters instead of continuing to try and turn them into nice ones. Despite her good intentions, will Carol’s actions go against Santa’s wishes and put her on the naughty list as well? This fun, original story will not only teach children the importance of good behavior, but will teach them a great lesson in friendship, kindness, and sharing. Carol, The Ancient Yuletide Troll shows children the true spirit of Christmas in a new way from a not-so-scary monster named Carol.

Trolls

by John Lindow
Trolls
Author: John Lindow
Publisher: Reaktion Books
Total Pages: 162
Release: 2014-04-15
Genre: History
ISBN: 1780232896
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This book is a history of trolls from their first appearances in folk tales - some people reported actual encounters with trolls, and others found such encounters plausible even if they were not sure - and follows a natural transition from folklore to trolls in other domains of popular culture. Indeed, trolls would not be interesting had they not made this jump, first to illustrations in the Nordic book market, then on to Scandinavian literature and drama, and far beyond. Since then they have never gone away, and in their various guises they continue to appeal to the imagination around the world. From the Vikings to the Moomins, the Brothers Grimm and the Three Billy Goats Gruff, this book explores the panoply of trolls and their history and their continuing presence today

The Christmas Troll

by Eugene H. Peterson
The Christmas Troll
Author: Eugene H. Peterson
Publisher: NavPress Publishing Group
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2004
Genre: Children's literature
ISBN: 9781576836811
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From the imagination of the author and translator of "The Message" comes this story about an unlikely Christmas gift. With captivating illustrations, this touching allegory reminds readers young and old to stay alert for God's most unexpected gifts. Illustrations.

The Troll Inside You

by Ármann Jakobsson
The Troll Inside You
Author: Ármann Jakobsson
Publisher: punctum books
Total Pages: 246
Release: 2017
Genre: Literary Criticism
ISBN: 1947447009
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What do medieval Icelanders mean when they say "troll"? What did they see when they saw a troll? What did the troll signify to them? And why did they see them? The principal subject of this book is the Norse idea of the troll, which the author uses to engage with the larger topic of paranormal experiences in the medieval North. The texts under study are from 13th-, 14th-, and 15th-century Iceland. The focus of the book is on the ways in which paranormal experiences are related and defined in these texts and how those definitions have framed and continue to frame scholarly interpretations of the paranormal. The book is partitioned into numerous brief chapters, each with its own theme. In each case the author is not least concerned with how the paranormal functions within medieval society and in the minds of the individuals who encounter and experience it and go on to narrate these experiences through intermediaries. The author connects the paranormal encounter closely with fears and these fears are intertwined with various aspects of the human experience including gender, family ties, and death. The Troll Inside You hovers over the boundaries of scholarship and literature. Its aim is to prick and provoke but above all to challenge its audience to reconsider some of their preconceived ideas about the medieval past.

A Boy Called Christmas

by Matt Haig
A Boy Called Christmas
Author: Matt Haig
Publisher: Knopf Books for Young Readers
Total Pages: 204
Release: 2016-11-01
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 0399552677
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Before there was Santa Claus, there was a young boy who believed in the impossible. . . . Lemony Snicket meets Klaus in this warmhearted Christmas caper. Eleven-year-old Nikolas—nicknamed “Christmas”—has received only one toy in his life: a doll carved out of a turnip. But he’s happy with his turnip doll, because it came from his parents, who love him. Then one day his father goes missing, and Nikolas must travel to the North Pole to save him. Along the way, Nikolas befriends a surly reindeer, bests a troublesome troll, and discovers a hidden world of enchantment in the frozen village of Elfhelm. But the elves of Elfhelm have troubles of their own: Christmas spirit and goodwill are at an all-time low, and Nikolas may be the only person who can fix things—if only he can reach his father before it’s too late. . . . Sparkling with wit and warmth, A Boy Called Christmas is a cheeky new Christmas classic-in-the-making from acclaimed author Matt Haig and illustrator Chris Mould. "Irresistibly readable. Destined to become a Christmas and anytime-before-or-after-Christmas classic!" --Chris Grabenstein, New York Times bestselling author of Escape from Mr. Lemoncello's Library “The definitive (and funny) history of ho, ho, ho! My children loved it.” —Yann Martel, bestselling author of Life of Pi “The most evergreen, immortal Christmas story to be published for decades.” —Stephen Fry "Humorous and heartfelt, A Boy Called Christmas will grow your heart three sizes and make you believe in magic." --Liesl Shurtliff, New York Times bestselling author of Rump "Matt Haig has an empathy for the human condition, the light and the dark of it, and he uses the full palette to build his excellent stories.”—Neil Gaiman, Newbery-winning author of The Graveyard Book

Icelandic Folktales and Legends

by Jacqueline Simpson
Icelandic Folktales and Legends
Author: Jacqueline Simpson
Publisher: Univ of California Press
Total Pages: 224
Release: 1972
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 9780520021167
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A translated selection devoted to supernatural beings, ghosts, and magic practices.

Bobby Sky

by Joe Shine
Bobby Sky
Author: Joe Shine
Publisher: Soho Press
Total Pages: 289
Release: 2018
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 1616958413
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At fourteen, Robert Hutchinson is out of luck. His charm and singing voice can't keep him out of trouble anymore. When he's arrested (again): he's given a choice: die in juvie or become a shadow: the fearless, unstoppable, and top-secret guardian of a Future Important Person, or FIP. With nothing to lose, Hutch accepts. After two gruelling years of training, his FIP is given to him: Ryo Enomoto, front-man of world-famous boy band International. Is this for real? Has he really turned himself into a lethal killing machine... only to become a teen pop sensation?