For the most part, they make their homes in the jagged, pine-covered mountains, and spend their days wandering through the beautiful still valleys, surrounded by dark pine trees with only the sound of the wind and the little tumbling streams. Unlike most trolls, which prefer to spend their days with little human contact, ?Nisse? has a special place as an unseen helper in the home. At Christmas time, Norwegians offer some small tokens of recognition and affection to the Nisse to show that they are accepted as they are?not outwardly beautiful but faithful in all their ways. In return, the Nisse takes good care of the family in the coming year.
All Folklore Norwegian Elf Dolls share the following features: