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...
by HeadGnome | Dec 14, 2021 | Christmas, Gonks, Nisse
Norwegian Christmas gnomes are called Nisse and originate from Nordic folklore which is associated with winter and, in particular, the Christmas season. What is a Norwegian Nisse? In Norway, the Nisse is a household spirit and their job is to take care of the house...
