My Nisse Man

While we were in Denmark last year (over Christmas) I learned about the Nisse Men. They are cute little elves that look like little santa's helpers. He is possibly the best known creature in Norwegian folklore. Even today, some people believe that he exists. These mysterious little fellows come out of the mountains for a twelve-day period during the Christmas season. He will come to a certain farm at that time. If he is treated kindly by the people on the farm, he will remain there for that full time. Then he will disappear as suddenly as he came. Farmers believe that having a Nisse living in their barns will bring them luck and good harvests.

So, I had to get my own nisse man. The come in all different shapes, sizes, looks and characters. But they are all cute and festive. So, here is my nisse man... cute little guy!