Tomten Pins and Buttons

The Tomten, or Nissen, are a Scandanavian Christmas tradition. They are helpful spirits similar to Brownies and are given the best foods during the winter celebrations, If you fail to honor the Nisse, they can wreak havoc,

Congratulate your friends and family with this Scandinavian-inspired gnome (tomten) climbing a ladder onto a red and white mushroom. The hand-lettered reads: "Way to Climb the Corporate Ladder." Great for a new job or promotion.

Congratulate your friends and family with this Scandinavian-inspired gnome (tomten) climbing a ladder onto a red and white mushroom. The hand-lettered reads: "Way to Climb the Corporate Ladder." Great for a new job or promotion.

Congratulate your friends and family with this Scandinavian-inspired gnome (tomten) climbing a ladder onto a red and white mushroom. The hand-lettered reads: "Way to Climb the Corporate Ladder." Great for a new job or promotion.

Fairy Prince and Tomten - John Bauer The tomten, or Nisse, are creatures similar to Brownies and associated with the winter Solstice and Christmas in Norse legends. From Bland Tomtar Och Troll (Among Gnomes and Trolls)

Seasons Greetings from this Swedish gnome!

Seasons Greetings from this Swedish gnome!

Lefse rolling team. For those who celebrate Christmas with warm lefse in true Norwegian fashion. Great traditional holiday theme for getting out the lefse griddle, rolling pin and wooden turning stick for a day of Christmas baking with the family.

Jenny Nystrom created the image of the tomte or mischievous spirits and gnomes who protected the Swedish farmstead and buildings. They also represented Father Christmas who delivered children’s presents on Christmas eve. This image depicts father and son on a sheepskin under starry night skies.

The original is a Water colour painted by mein October 2020, of the Yule Goat and Norwegian nisse girls

Jenny Nystrom created the image of the tomten or mischievous spirits and gnomes who protected the Swedish farmstead and buildings. They also represented Father Christmas who delivered children’s presents on Christmas eve.This image depicts a tomten in the woodshed with the family cat.

A little gnome in a snowy wood

Snowy Garden Gnome With Wheelbarrow design in multiple colors with a white border. Great gift for gardeners, garden gnome collectors, and anyone who has a green thumb!

Snowy Garden Gnome With Wheelbarrow design in multiple colors without a border. Great gift for gardeners, garden gnome collectors, and anyone who has a green thumb!

The Trolls and the Youngest Tomte - John Bauer From Bland Tomtar Och Troll (Among Gnomes and Trolls)

Jenny Nystrom created the image of the tomten or mischievous spirits and gnomes who protected the Swedish farmstead and buildings. They also represented Father Christmas who delivered children’s presents on Christmas eve.This image depicts three gnomes singing carols and holding mistletoe and poinsettia and a pig.

Jenny Nystrom created the image of the tomten or mischievous spirits and gnomes who protected the Swedish farmstead and buildings. They also represented Father Christmas who delivered children’s presents on Christmas eve. This image depicts 2 gnomes sliding down a hill on a sled loaded with pine boughs.

Tomten (sometimes called Nisse) hasn’t always been the Swedish Santa (replacing the Yule Goat); actually originating as a mythical creature in Scandinavian lore that played a role more similar to a “house gnome.” The tomten would secretly live in, or under, a house and protect the children and animals from evil or misfortune. Sometimes a tomten would even help with chores or farm work. Despite being tiny, they were also known to have a temper, playing tricks or killing livestock if offended by rudeness.

A traditional Scandinavian Yule picture, of a nisse/tomte family. The original is a water colour I finished in October 2021.

Jenny Nystrom created the image of the tomten or mischievous spirits and gnomes who protected the Swedish farmstead and buildings. They also represented Father Christmas who delivered children’s presents on Christmas eve. This image depicts an elf feeding his billy goat pulling the sled.

Jenny Nystrom created the image of the tomten or mischievous spirits and gnomes who protected the Swedish farmstead and buildings. They also represented Father Christmas who delivered children’s presents on Christmas eve. This image depicts a gnome holding a torch aloft and carrying a basket of Christmas presents.

Jenny Nystrom created the image of the tomten or mischievous spirits and gnomes who protected the Swedish farmstead and buildings. They also represented Father Christmas who delivered children’s presents on Christmas eve.This image depicts two gnomes digging into a huge pudding bowl with a large spoon.

Jenny Nystrom created the image of the tomten or mischievous spirits and gnomes who protected the Swedish farmstead and buildings. They also represented Father Christmas who delivered children’s presents on Christmas eve.This image depicts two gnomes enjoying a bowl of pudding in the barn.

Tomten (sometimes called Nisse) hasn’t always been the Swedish Santa (replacing the Yule Goat); actually originating as a mythical creature in Scandinavian lore that played a role more similar to a “house gnome.” The tomten would secretly live in, or under, a house and protect the children and animals from evil or misfortune. Sometimes a tomten would even help with chores or farm work. Despite being tiny, they were also known to have a temper, playing tricks or killing livestock if offended by rudeness.

Jenny Nystrom created the image of the tomten or mischievous spirits and gnomes who protected the Swedish farmstead and buildings. They also represented Father Christmas who delivered children’s presents on Christmas eve. This image depicts two gnomes climbing a wooden style with a bag of gifts and presents.

Jenny Nystrom created the image of the tomten or mischievous spirits and gnomes who protected the Swedish farmstead and buildings. They also represented Father Christmas who delivered children’s presents on Christmas eve.This image depicts a young girl with a tea tray and crown of candles.

Jenny Nystrom created the image of the tomten or mischievous spirits and gnomes who protected the Swedish farmstead and buildings. This image depicts a gnome with a wagon load of poinsettia pulled by two pigs.