#tomtenisse

[yugsly]

Peep my gnomes

I thought it would be interesting and gross to interpret gnomes' pointy hats as parts of their bodies

[carmillapixel]

This painting is from last year, but it's my first time posting it online.

It depicts little child tomtar/nissar hiding in a Christmas tree. A lot of classic Swedish tree decorations are edible or contain edible things, and the taking down of the tree is referred to as plundering it. In this case I've depicted a gingerbread heart and the paper woven heart shaped basket which is normally filled with hard boiled sweets. The tomtar have been doing a little plundering ahead of time!

Merry Christmas! (Och God Jul för igår!)

[dendro80]

Some caravan time! Going to be in the caravan for a few days. First of advent on sunday so I decorated with some tomtar. Not going to light the adventsljusstake I think because of Rutger, he is flying free and candles and birds dont mix. 😅

November 2024

Silvköparens camping, Sala, Västmanland, Sweden

[bunad]

Two versions of a Nisse with porridge and a cat by Halfdan Egedius

[mistersamshearon]

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[rymdunge-art]

Another nisse. I just love drawing folklore creatures in stupid sunglasses.

[imapigtoo]

[dendro80]

Today its been studies all day. And some time to just relax, decorate the house and enjoying the day. Finally some tomtegröt (porridge). In old Sweden, porridge was often put out for the house elf at Christmas (he looked like a smal gray santa). ✨

In nordic mythology, the house elf is a small being that looks like an old man with a long beard. They are usually dressed in gray and have a gray or red beanie. House elves are strong and good at work. They live close to people, usually in a stable or a barn, but sometimes in the same house as the people. A house elf is grumpy and doesn't want to be seen. But secretly he keeps track so that the people are kind to the animals and take care of the farm in a good way. If the people take care of themselves, they can get help from the house elf with many of the chores on the farm, and the elf creates security on the farm. But if the people, for example, don't give the animals enough food, they can suddenly get a kick in the ass, or an slap from someone they can't see. Then it's the house elf who is on the move and wants them to tighten up. A house elf can be several hundred years old and usually stays on the same farm for several generations of owners. Elves are basically quite friendly and caring creatures, as long as you don't annoy them. To show appreciation and keep house elf happy, people could set out a dish of porridge with a dollop of butter in it on Christmas Eve. Then the house elf was happy. ✨

A translation from Swedis radio, allways loved folklore.

December 2023 ✨❤️

Avesta, Dalarna, Sweden