Difference between revisions of "Tomte"

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== Notes ==

* Tomte is based on a famous Scandinavian mythological Christmas figure. In the folklore, Tomte is described as really short, with long white beard wearing farmer clothing. Tomte is well-known for being the protector of farmers and their land from misfortune. It is customary among Scandinavian people to offer gratitude to Tomte's protection by leaving him a bowl of porridge on Christmas Eve.

* His charge skill, Vihta Loyly, comes from two elements in Finnish sauna. "Vihta" is the fragrant silver birch used to relax the muscle by beating one's body with it, and "Löyly" is the wet steam produced by "kluas", the special stove used to warm up the sauna.

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 == Notes ==
+* Tomte is based on a famous Scandinavian mythological Christmas figure. In the folklore, Tomte is described as really short, with long white beard wearing farmer clothing. Tomte is well-known for being the protector of farmers and their land from misfortune. It is customary among Scandinavian people to offer gratitude to Tomte's protection by leaving him a bowl of porridge on Christmas Eve.
+* His charge skill, Vihta Loyly, comes from two elements in Finnish sauna. "Vihta" is the fragrant silver birch used to relax the muscle by beating one's body with it, and "Löyly" is the wet steam produced by "kluas", the special stove used to warm up the sauna.
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