by HeadGnome | Nov 11, 2021 | Christmas, General, Gonks, History
Bring some of the Nordic air to your Xmas decor this year with fun Christmas Gonks. These little guys are inspired by Scandi elves, often having white beards and pointed hats during Christmas time. Whether you buy an large standing statue for your hallway or even just... by HeadGnome | Nov 8, 2021 | Christmas, General, History
In a number of northern European countries, Christmas gnomes are called Nisse. The mythology behind these creatures dates back to the late 18th and 19th centuries in which gnomes were thought to be sprits that inhabited households and were responsible for protecting... by HeadGnome | Nov 8, 2021 | Christmas, General
Santa is not a gnome. However, many people, particularly those in Scandinavia, believe that it is gnomes and elves that perform the majority of the work when it comes to all things Christmas such as making presents, wrapping and then delivering them. Norwegian... by HeadGnome | Nov 7, 2021 | Christmas, General, History
Though the exact definition of this elusive creature has changed over time, it is said that Christmas gnomes are spirits who live in nature and interact with people on either helpful or mischievous terms. In Scandinavia though these Nisse (Norwegian for “Gnome”)... by HeadGnome | Nov 7, 2021 | General, History
Garden gnomes have been around since the 1600s, but it was in Germany where these cute little garden figurines became popular. The story goes that local myths suggested an underground race called “gnomons” would come alive at night to work on your behalf... by HeadGnome | Nov 7, 2021 | General
The ceramic garden gnomes today have a very human past. Before the days before we had our cute little friends in clay, people played an important role as stern guardians of flora and fauna; they were usually old men who preferred privacy over anything else (including...