by HeadGnome | Jan 8, 2022 | Christmas, Gonks, History
The first mention of a gonk dates back to 1600 in Norway, and possibly even earlier than that. A well-known motifs of Nordic folklore the gonks part protector/elf on shelf who watched over homes from evil while also being mischievous themselves but had an often short... by HeadGnome | Jan 4, 2022 | General, History, Questions
The purpose of garden gnomes is to bring good luck and protect buried treasure hidden away in their owner’s yards. Originally these people were thought of protecting precious minerals that lay beneath our feet like gold ore or silver coins; nowadays you can find... by HeadGnome | Jan 4, 2022 | Clothes, Costumes, General, History
The gnomes of this world have a variety of dress styles, colors and patterns. Some prefer natural tones while others like to make an accent with exotic hues like red or purple that stands out against their dark-brown hair (or light brown). Some gnomes may be based... by HeadGnome | Jan 4, 2022 | Dungeons & Dragons, General, Gravity Falls, History
The Gnome’s eyesight is better than a hawk, their speed 35 miles per hour and they are seven times stronger than man. The abilities of this small folk come to use in many ways such as helping them find injured or dying animals for which the gnomes feel... by HeadGnome | Jan 1, 2022 | Danish Gnomes, Gonks, History, Nisse, Scandinavian Gnomes
The Nisse is known as the Christmas gnome and these are Danish. This is a figure that originates from Scandinavian folklore with Finland, Norway and Sweden all having their own version of him such as the Tomten. Before Danish people had their own version of Santa... by HeadGnome | Dec 31, 2021 | History, Nisse
The Nisse is a creature from Scandinavian folklore that has made its way into many books. They originate from Nordic folklore which is associated with winter and, in particular, the Christmas season. What is a Norwegian Nisse? The Norwegian Nisse is a type...