Light-Up Swedish Christmas Gnomes — Set of 2 Tomte, 30cm, Glowing Beards
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Set of two · Grey & red
Turn the lamps off and their beards glow. Two Scandinavian tomte, 30cm tall, with knitted snowflake hats, felt stars and a soft warm light that comes from inside the beard itself — not a bulb pointed at it.
- 2in the set
- 30cmtall
- Warmglow
- No cordbattery powered
The light is the whole point
Most gnome decorations are just soft toys in a hat. These have LEDs set inside the plush beard, so the whole beard lifts into a warm white glow rather than being spotlit. In a dark room it reads as candlelight, which is why people end up leaving them on all evening rather than only at Christmas dinner.
Switch them off and they are still a handsome pair of knitted ornaments. There is no cable to hide, so they can sit anywhere — a mantel, a hall table, a windowsill, the top of a bookcase.
One grey, one red
| The grey one | Grey knitted hat with white snowflakes and a soft grey felt star on the tip. |
| The red one | Red knitted hat with white snowflakes and a glittered red star. |
| Both | Full plush white beard that lights up, soft felt nose, striped knitted arms. |
They are a pair rather than two of the same, which is why they look right standing together.
A bit of the story
In Sweden the tomte, and in Norway the nisse, is the small bearded figure said to watch over a household through winter. Leave him be and he keeps the place in order; leave him out at Christmas and the tradition says the year ahead goes well. Whether or not you go in for that, it is a nicer reason to have them on the shelf than "gnome".
Specifications
| Set | 2 gnomes — one grey, one red |
| Height | 30cm (12") each |
| Width | 13cm (5") each |
| Weight | Approx. 400g for the pair |
| Light | Warm white LEDs inside the beard |
| Power | AAA batteries — required, not included |
| Materials | Knitted fabric hat, plush beard, felt nose and star |
| Brand | Simson |
Where people put them
- Either side of the mantel, as a pair
- On the hall table so they are the first thing guests see
- Under the tree, where the glow catches the baubles
- On a child's chest of drawers as a gentle night-time light
- Shop counters and office receptions — no power point needed
Two things to know
- Batteries are not included. They take AAA cells, so grab some when you order if you want them glowing on day one.
- These are decorations, not toys. They are lovely in a child's room, but the battery compartment should be kept closed and they are not intended for a toddler to play with.
Frequently asked questions
Do the beards really light up, or is it a separate lamp?
What batteries do they take?
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Are both gnomes the same?
Can they be left on all evening?
Will they last more than one Christmas?
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