A nisse (Danish:, Norwegian: [ˈnɪ̂sːə]), tomte (Swedish: [ˈtɔ̂mːtɛ]), tomtenisse, or tonttu (Finnish:) is a household spirit from Nordic folklore which has always been described as a small human …

尼森小人（Nisse）是 北欧民间传说 （ 英语 ： Scandinavian folklore ） 中的一种神话生物，通常与 冬至 和圣诞节有关。他们身材矮小，留着长长的白胡子，头戴灰色、红色或其他鲜艳颜色 …

2023年11月20日 · Eventually, the “spirit” morphed into a “nisse” being a small man who tended, combed, and brushed the animals, and who protected both animals and people on the farm …

If you spend time in Norway during Christmas you’ll be sure to see tons of nisser (nisse dolls) around. The Nisse is part of the old Nordic folklore, and is a supernatural being. But what …

“På låven sitter nissen” (The nisse in the barn) is a Christmas song with lyrics by Margrethe Munthe. It was first printed in 1911, and still remains as one of the most well-known and …

2024年2月8日 · The name nisse, which has been translated as “dear little relative,” apparently was derived from Niels, a Danish form of Latin Nicolaus (Greek Nicolaos), the name of the …

2020年12月19日 · By description, a Nisse is a mischievous little Nordic elf. Nisse children grow beards and long stringy hair and wear funny caps and red jackets. Some are older and some …

2023年12月20日 · A nisse (usually Norwegian) and a tomte (usually Swedish) are similar characters. They are both solitary, mischievous domestic sprites responsible for the protection …

Over the years, nisse have played an important role in helping Norwegians regain their national pride. During WWII, they even became a national symbol for patriotism. Today, they are not …

2012年12月12日 · Sons of Norway has captured a little nisse magic in this month’s Viking by sharing the photography of Per Breiehagen. A native of Hallingdal, Norway, Breiehagen now …