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The Nisser Revenge
Paperback
Publisher: Hans Wrang
Published: May 22 2025
Pages: 66
Weight: 0.16
Height: 0.16 Width: 5.00 Depth: 8.00
Language: English
A Christmas fairy tale titled 'The Nisser Revenge' tells the consequences of neglecting Danish folklore traditions. The elderly couple, Lasse and Trine, accidentally fail to feed their resident spirits, or Nisser, the customary bowl of rice pudding on Christmas Eve. Consequently, the offended spirits orchestrate a year of mischievous retribution, ranging from tying up the family dog to painting the house's timber beams bright blue. Through these whimsical pranks, the story highlights the tension between the human hosts and the hidden community living in their loft. The conflict eventually reaches a resolution during the following holiday season, when a successful offering restores harmony to the household. Ultimately, the book serves as a light-hearted fictional exploration of cultural heritage and the importance of maintaining long-standing customs.
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