Christmas gnomes (tomte)

GPTKB entity

Statements (30)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf gptkb:mythological_figure
gptkbp:alsoKnownAs nisse
gptkbp:appearsIn Nordic Christmas decorations
gptkbp:associatedWith gptkb:Christmas
winter solstice
gptkbp:countryOfOrigin gptkb:Denmark
gptkb:Finland
gptkb:Norway
gptkb:Sweden
gptkbp:depictedIn animals
gifts
lighthouse
sleigh
small, bearded man
gptkbp:firstMentioned 19th century literature
gptkbp:gender male
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Christmas gnomes (tomte)
gptkbp:influencedBy pre-Christian beliefs
gptkbp:origin Scandinavian folklore
gptkbp:popularFor gptkb:Scandinavia
Nordic countries
gptkbp:relatedTo gptkb:Santa_Claus
gptkbp:role bringer of gifts
protector of farms
gptkbp:symbolizes good luck
protection
gptkbp:tradition receives porridge on Christmas Eve
gptkbp:wornBy conical hat
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Christmas_in_Sweden
gptkbp:bfsLayer 8