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Skeppsnissen by Johanna Öst

Illustration for a book by Swedish folklorist Ebbe Schön.

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Nisse

Otherwise known as Tomte (named after the house lot or tompt), the Nisse is typically pictured as small, elderly man, “no bigger than a horses head”, with a long beard and clad in traditional farmers clothing. It is said in folklore that the Nisse was the first man who grew up and spent his whole life at the farm and that he would not fall asleep after death, but instead become a Nisse and forever tend to the farm. Despite his small size he was immensely strong. He could also make himself invisible by turning his hat inside out.

The Nisse acts as a protective guardian of his farm and may help out with duties (such as caring for the animals) providing he was given good food and drink. A particular favourite of the Nisse is porridge with a large dollop of butter added. It was important to keep a good relationship with a Nisse as he could cause mischief, kill livestock and damage property if he became annoyed or felt disrespected.

Artwork by Johan Egerkrans

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Good Yule!

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Woman putting out porridge for the Tomtar, artwork by John Bauer, from ‘Julklappen’, 1912.

Tomtar are mythological creatures from Scandinavian folklore typically associated with the Winter Solstice and the Christmas season. No taller than 3 feet tall, they have a long white beard and wear pointed hats, which we’ve come to associate with gnomes and similar creatures. They are both solitary, mischievous domestic sprites responsible for the protection and welfare of the farmstead and its buildings. Tomte literally means “homestead man” and is derived from the word tomt which means homestead or building lot. It is believed that a clean and orderly home or farm is an indication that this domestic sprite resides there. Tomtar are responsible for the care of the farm animals, they have an enormous capacity for work and will not tolerate anyone’s interference. They demand only the respect and trust of the farmer and a bowl of julegrøt (Christmas porridge) with butter on Christmas Eve. These spirits will not remain in a home where respect is lacking and thus the farm will not thrive and the farmer will be reduced to poverty. (read more)

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I’m a little late for fall, but the illustration is adorable!

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“Birth Processional” watercolor, gouache, collage, colored pencil. ©Phoebe Wahl 2015.

“Escorted by many support creatures, a fairy queen carries a hummingbird egg, cushioned by cottonwood fluff inside of a walnut shell, as a symbolic offering to her midwife during the Birth Processional Ceremony. The midwife is dressed in traditional garb to identify her as a high ranking elder with wisdom in wildcrafted medicine. The queen only gives birth every two hundred years, and it is an occasion widely celebrated throughout her reigning woodland region. The identity of her child’s other parent is unknown to all but the queen herself. The baby, always female, will one day inherit the mossy throne.” -PW

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DIY Knit Gnome Mittens $6 Pattern from SpillyJane on Ravelry.

Do you know someone who likes gnomes? After living in Germany for a while, I developed an affection for them because they were EVERYWHERE.

There are also instructions to make fingerless gnome gloves as well.

Top Photos: Knit Gnome Mittens by Ignorant Bliss on Ravelry.

Bottom Photo: Knit Gnome Mittens by SpillyJane on Ravelry.

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SpillyJane also has a $6 pattern for DIY Gnome socks here.

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Gnome in Bucharest, 2015. Alex Muntean

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little garden gnome sentient bush critters that sneak into your backyard and plant cherry tomato vines and garlic and things when you’re not looking.

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