Yes. 'The Yule Lads' is a popular Icelandic Christmas story. These are 13 troll - like characters that visit children in the 13 nights before Christmas. Some are naughty and some are nice, and they each have their own distinct personalities and habits. It's a fun and unique part of Icelandic Christmas lore. There are also Finnish Christmas stories that often incorporate elements of nature and the long, dark winter nights, with stories of how animals and people come together to celebrate the season in the freezing Finnish environment.
One well - known Scandinavian Christmas story is 'The Little Match Girl' by Hans Christian Andersen. It's a poignant tale of a poor girl trying to sell matches on a cold Christmas Eve. Another is 'Julenissen' stories which are full of Norwegian Christmas folklore, often involving the mischievous Christmas gnome - like figure Julenissen who brings both joy and a bit of chaos during the holiday season. And there are also Swedish Christmas tales that revolve around the celebration in the cold, snowy Swedish landscapes, with themes of family, kindness, and the magic of the season.