Scandinavian mythology: The Nisse is a mythological creature from Nordic folklore today typically associated with the winter solstice and the Christmas season. It is generally described as being no taller than 90 cm (3 ft), having a long white beard, and wearing a conical or knit cap in red or some other bright colour. Norwegians believed that the Nisse people lived amongst them in the barn. These little creatures could help you or sabotage you, depending on their mood. A very cozy Christmas tradition in Norway is to sacrifice some porridge on Christmas eve to the Nisse to get it in a good mood so it will help you and not break your equipment. The nisse is one of the most familiar creatures of Scandinavian folklore, and he has appeared in many works of Scandinavian literature. #Norse #mythology #myculture #history #Nisse