Oct 29, 2021 · 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 …

Dec 19, 2023 · 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 …

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

Dec 23, 2016 · Viktor Rydberg, one of Sweden’s pre-1900 famous writers, wrote a classic poem, Tomten, about the lonely nighttime wanderings, inspections, and reflections of one tomte on a …

Dec 22, 2018 · Tomte, derived from the Swedish word “tomt,” or plot of land, literally means “homestead man.” If you’ve ever heard the beloved character referred to as a “nisse” it is likely …

Mar 4, 2024 · It’s a little creature from Scandinavian folklore that is usually associated around the winter solstice and Christmas. I always thought of the Tomte as similar to a gnome as they are …

Dec 7, 2021 · ‘Tomten’ means Santa Claus/Father Christmas in Swedish. What does Tomte do for families in Sweden? The Tomte is thought to protect families in Sweden by guarding their …

Dec 22, 2021 · As a Swedish tradition, the legend of Tomten adds an air of mystery and wonder to the holiday season. Tomte figures are easy to craft for a whimsical last-minute gift, or to …

Victor Rydberg, one of Sweden’s most well known and beloved poets wrote the classic poem TOMTEN. published in 1881. The poem is still one of the most cherished by young and old.

Santa Claus, the jolly little bearded man who climbs down the chimney in the middle of the night, is well known in Sweden, but mostly as a result of Disney’s Christmas potpourri shown every …