Centuries
ago, tales of Scandinavian gnomes emerged from a time when farms were
extremely isolated, and inhabitants throughout Scandinavia had to live
through dark, long winters. The Scandinavian gnomes sprang from the
imaginations of people who wanted to feel less alone during
these cold, dark months.
Gnomes
usually have a long white or gray beard and large noses that cover the
entirety of their face, and they wore typical Scandinavian colors, like
brown, navy, or gray. Some of these traditional
figures have bright red caps on their heads.
Small
and bearded, gnomes are mischievous domestic spirits. Scandinavians
believe that they’re responsible for the welfare and protection of the
family, gardens, farmstead and its buildings. |
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