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-like creature wearing a red cap and gray clothing, doing house and stable chores, and expecting to be rewarded at least once a year around ...

2024年3月4日 · In Swedish folklore, the Tomte is said to be a guardian spirit of the home. Also known as the Nisse in Norway and Denmark. Learn more about the Swedish Tomte.

2023年12月19日 · Tomte is a charming character from Swedish folklore who rules over their household with an iron thumb. Traditionally, tomten are known to wear grey robes and a woolly red hat. They may look like gnomes, but don’t let that fool you, tomten have many more duties than their holiday creature lookalikes.

2018年12月22日 · Typically depicted as small and elderly, the Tomte is roughly half the size of a man, with rags for clothes and a heavy white beard. This miniature sprite has long been a symbol for the winter solstice and the celebration of yuletide, though his connotations have evolved over the …

2016年12月23日 · The tomte is an essential part of Scandinavian folklore. He’s a little gnome of sorts, dedicated to one home or farm, looking out for the farm animals and children of the place, pattering about by night, unseen, to check on everyone’s welfare.

The Tomte is one of the most familiar creatures of Scandinavian folklore. From the fairytales of Hans Christian Anderson to the Tomten poem by Viktor Rydberg and the artwork of Jenny Nystrom, the Tomte/Nisse is in so many ways a part of the Scandinavian mythological soul.

2021年10月29日 · In recent years, our Scandinavian Tomte, Nisse, or Gårdstomte as he’s sometimes also called, has become something of a global phenomenon. His face has become synonymous with that of Santa’s and his long beard and flopsy red hat symbols of Christmas.