Welcome home, little one.
Your gnome has been waiting for you. Enter the number found inside your gnome's box to discover their story, personality, and the world they call home.
Every gnome we craft carries a spark of something ancient. Each one is a character with their own personality, backstory, favorite foods, and secret dislikes. They're not decorations. They're tiny guardians with centuries of folklore behind them.
The number in your gnome's box connects you to their digital home, where you can learn everything about who they are and where they came from.
Every gnome has a story. Now it's time to discover yours.
Long before gnomes became popular worldwide, they were known by different names in Scandinavia: tomte in Sweden, nisse in Norway and Denmark, and tonttu in Finland. These were household spirits believed to protect farms and families through the harsh northern winters.
In Nordic folklore, every farm had its own tomte: a small, elderly figure with a long beard who lived in the barn or beneath the floorboards. They worked invisibly at night, caring for the animals and maintaining the property. In return, families would leave out offerings of porridge and butter. A well-treated tomte brought good fortune. A neglected one could become quite mischievous.
Gnomes are deeply tied to Yule, the ancient midwinter celebration that marked the winter solstice. For thousands of years, Nordic peoples gathered during the darkest days of the year to feast, exchange gifts, and honor the spirits of the land. The tomte became especially important during Yule, when families would thank their household guardian for another year of protection and ask for blessings in the coming season.
The pointed cap wasn't just a fashion choice. In Scandinavian tradition, it symbolized connection to the invisible world, a marker of beings who could move between realms. While red was the traditional color (believed to ward off evil spirits), gnomes have always worn whatever suited their personality. Green for forest dwellers, blue for those near water, grey for the more reserved. The hat tells you something about who they are.
Today, gnomes continue to capture imaginations around the world. They've evolved from farm guardians to beloved companions, but the essence remains: small, wise beings who bring a touch of protection wherever they go. When you bring a gnome into your home, you're participating in a tradition that stretches back centuries, connecting your household to the ancient belief that every home deserves its own guardian spirit.