A nisse (Danish: [ΛneΜsΙ], Norwegian: [ΛnΙͺΜsΛΙ]), tomte (Swedish: [ΛtΙΜmΛtΙ]), tomtenisse, or tonttu (Finnish: [ΛtontΛu]) is a mythological creature from Nordic folklore today typically associated with the winter solstice and the Christmas season. They are generally described as being short, having a long white beard, and wearing a conical or knit cap in red or some other bright colour. They often have an appearance somewhat similar to that of a garden gnome.
The word nisse is a pan-Scandinavian term. Its current use in Norway into the 19th century is evidenced in the AbjΓΈrnsen's collection. The Norwegian tufte is also equated to nisse or tomte.
The word nisse is a pan-Scandinavian term. Its current use in Norway into the 19th century is evidenced in the AbjΓΈrnsen's collection. The Norwegian tufte is also equated to nisse or tomte.
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