| Welcome to The Little-Tomte Village! Known to the Swedes as The Jul Tomten, this legendary little elf of Scandinavia is a traditional symbol of Christmas. |
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From Wikipedia; The tomte or nisse is a mythical creature
of Scandinavian folklore. Tomte or Nisse were believed
to take care of a farmer's home and children and protect
them from misfortune, in particular at night, when the
housefolk were asleep. Tomte is the common Swedish
name, derived from his place of residence and area of
influence: the house lot or tomt. The Finnish name is
"tonttu". Nisse is the common name in Norwegian, Danish
and the Scandian dialect in southernmost Sweden.
of Scandinavian folklore. Tomte or Nisse were believed
to take care of a farmer's home and children and protect
them from misfortune, in particular at night, when the
housefolk were asleep. Tomte is the common Swedish
name, derived from his place of residence and area of
influence: the house lot or tomt. The Finnish name is
"tonttu". Nisse is the common name in Norwegian, Danish
and the Scandian dialect in southernmost Sweden.
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| We are waiting for a new supply of tomtes from Sweden. |