Giljagaur (Gully Gawk) is the second of the 13 Yuletide lads to come to town. According to tradition, he hides in the gullies and waits for an opportunity to sneak into the cowshed and steal milk from the farmer.
Like most trolls, these 13 brothers have reached a grand old age, the youngest believed to be well over 300 years of age. Historical records remain sketchy.
They have turned from a life of petty crime (stealing food and livestock), and repent by bringing joy to children around the country by placing small gifts in their shoes on each of the final 13 nights leading up to Christmas.
According to the traditon, children place a shoe in their window before going to sleep, and wake up to find a small gift from one of the Yuletide lads. They are still known to pull a prank or two, though.
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