The Nordic countries’ long winters force their inhabitants to be masters of Christmas cheer. From St. Lucia's Day (or St. Lucy's Day), which kicks off the Christmas season in Sweden on December 13, to folklore about helpful holiday gnomes, the joyful traditions of Nordic Christmases are sure to make any winter traveler’s holiday bright.

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Instantly download this Winter Gnome Clipart to make your designs ready for the holiday season! Create a festive mood in your invites, branding kits, templates, sublimation prints, and other printables to add a traditional spirit to your design this Christmas. This set is perfect for a blue and white holiday theme or a Scandinavian color palette. CLICK THROUGH to download these cute gnomes and start making your holiday-ready gifts!

First Skater 1980 Rien Poortvliet (1932-1995) Dutch No fancy clothes, no ice dance moves, no one cheering him on. This sweet little chap is enjoying skating on a quiet lake by himself. He's one of the artist's Four Seasons gnomes and appears on vintage plates and gnome books.

tomte look after farmers homes and children according to Swedish folklore

The story of the Gävle goat makes a wonderful parable for the festive season

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Add a touch of Scandinavian charm to your holiday decor with our DIY holiday gnomes. Spread cheer and get creative this season with these festive decorations.