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23 de dic. de 2021 · In ancient Scandinavia, an invisible goat was believed to watch if people prepared for Christmas properly. This ancient tradition is still around, but now people try to sneak a wooden goat that is a Christmas ornament into their neighbors' homes.
A nisse ( Danish: [ˈne̝sə], Norwegian: [ˈnɪ̂sːə] ), tomte ( Swedish: [ˈtɔ̂mːtɛ] ), tomtenisse, or tonttu ( Finnish: [ˈtontːu]) is a mythological creature from Nordic folklore today typically associated with the winter solstice and the Christmas season.
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22 de dic. de 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 in reference to a Norwegian variant of the mythological figure, as Nisse is a Norwegian nickname for the name Nils.
The benign and mischievous Tomte, who became a devil's child at a point of time, and the saint-like Santa much later, is one of the most loved Christmas characters now. It is interesting to note the way many ancient figures acquired totally different meanings with the passage of time.
17 de dic. de 2022 · Shortly before Christmas, you can see this little fellow everywhere in Scandinavia. He appears on Christmas cards, in shops, on the Christmas tree,...
10 de dic. de 2022 · This is the story of a tomte, the Christmas gnome who has captured Scandinavian hearts and is so popular today! Have you seen those little gnomes in stores lately? The ones with tall pointy hats that cover their eyes and long pointy beards?
