Christmas Porridge for the Nisse

Did you know people across Scandinavia leave food out for invisible beings on Christmas Eve?

In Norway, Sweden, and Denmark, families traditionally leave rice porridge

for the nisse — a small house spirit believed to protect homes, farms,

and animals. Treat the nisse well, and you get good luck.

Forget him… and he might cause chaos. The belief comes from old Nordic folklore,

when people thought spirits walked freely during the dark winter nights. And yes — some families

still do this today. Follow for more Nordic folklore and traditions.