Ramsåsa Klint

A priest in Agunnaryd had two sons who were studying to become priests. They came home on Christmas Eve.

When they finally arrived, their father wondered why they had taken so long. “Well,” the sons replied, “we were delayed at Ramsåsa Klint.” They explained that as they rode past, the entire mountain was standing on silver pillars, and it was so bright and beautiful with music, dancing, and swinging. The boys asked why they were so happy inside. “Well,” came the reply, “it is because we shall receive grace on Judgment Day.” “No, you will never get that,” the priests responded. Then the lights went out, and there was wailing and crying, so pitiful to hear.

They told this to their father. When the old priest heard their story, he became displeased and said, “Why did you do that?”

“Now, before we sit down to our Christmas dinner, you must ride back to the mountain and tell them to take back their words. They may have their faith; no one but God knows what can happen.” So, the young brothers rode back to the mountain and shouted, “You will receive grace on Judgment Day.” Immediately, the lights were lit again, and there was music, dancing, games, and joy as before.

This translation is AI-generated.