A Christmas Tradition 'Tomte'

This blog post isn't flower related (sorry about that).

But A Tomte is a Christmas tradition which I just think is so cute.

Well what is a Tomte?

A Tomte is a mythical creature which is derived from Scandinavian folklore.

He is basically a little creature a bit like a gnome. With a red pionty hat a large white beard, dressed in farmer typle clothing, and he is there to protect the children and the home from misfortune.

He's normally quite small in appearance too..but different tales range in the height he is meant to be.

I just love the idea that a little creature is there to protect you, and ward off misfortune.

On christmas night you are supposed to give him a bowl of porridge to thank him for all he has done.

If you forget this little thank you, you can soon see you good luck reversed!

So if your anything like me, and have been eating large amounts of porridge in the morning don't forget to give some to your tomte!!

I thought these ones were very cute at husandhem.com http://www.husandhem.co.uk/the-festive-home/744-swedish-25-cm-bearded-tomte.html

I attempted to make one last year as a kind of door stop! Which didn't last sooo well due to my shoddy sewing haha!

If any of you have a good tutorial for making one I'd love to see!!