Gröna tomten Tomte is a charming character from Swedish folklore who rules over their household with an iron thumb. Traditionally, tomten are known to wear grey robes and a woolly red hat. They may look like gnomes, but don’t let that fool you, tomten have many more duties than their holiday creature lookalikes. 1 2 Andra menar istället att tomtens ögon är gröna och att de ser ut all lysa i mörkret, ungefär som hos katter. Till skillnad från andra väsen som kunde leva i familj, till exempel troll eller de underjordiska, levde tomten oftast ensam. 3 4 In recent years, our Scandinavian Tomte, Nisse, or Gårdstomte as he’s sometimes also called, has become something of a global phenomenon. His face has become synonymous with that of Santa’s and his long beard and flopsy red hat symbols of Christmas. Whether he likes it or not, he’s, in fact, world-famous. 5 The tomte is an essential part of Scandinavian folklore. He’s a little gnome of sorts, dedicated to one home or farm, looking out for the farm animals and children of the place, pattering about by night, unseen, to check on everyone’s welfare. 6 Typically depicted as small and elderly, the Tomte is roughly half the size of a man, with rags for clothes and a heavy white beard. This miniature sprite has long been a symbol for the winter solstice and the celebration of yuletide, though his connotations have evolved over the years. 7 8 Song · Jag kommer (sa tomten). 9 Gröna Lund im Herzen von Schwedens Hauptstadt Stockholm prägt mit seinen direkt am Wasser gelegenen Achterbahnen und Freifalltürmen bereits seit. 10 Despite the passage of time, the legend of the Tomte continues to thrive in Swedish culture, evolving with the times while keeping its essential charm and magic. From festive decorations to children’s stories, the spirit of the Tomte lives on, reminding us of the timeless wonder of folklore. 12