Swedish author Selma Lagerlöf, known for stories that blend realism, fairy tale and mysticism, is brought to life in this free reading of Christmas legends. Librarian Marianna Finnsdóttir reads aloud.
The evening's legend is 'Stenen i søen' (The Stone in the Lake), a tale centred on neighbourly love, mercy and hope. Her legends often draw on folklore and the supernatural, with a focus on human life and faith.
Finnsdóttir also reads a second legend, 'Legenden om juleroserne', on 15 December, about a forest that turns into an ornamental garden every Christmas night.
