When a mysterious greenwood box is discovered in the rafters of an old barn in northern Finland, it's found to contain tiny bundles of paper, each revealing remarkable descriptions of the Christmas rituals of the gnomes. In every gnome home around the world, Christmas lasts an entire month, and it signals the coming of a new year, which the gnomes ring in with a blessing: “May this year be full of proud deeds and silly games, beautiful songs and hearty feasts, clever jokes, loving friends, and enough surprises to keep us on our toes.” 

Detailing gnomes' love of the Christmas season, this delightful book features songs, stories, games, and recipes for holiday treats, as well as captivating artwork by celebrated artist Rien Poortvliet, the illustrator of the worldwide bestseller Gnomes. Share it with your family this Christmas with some hot cocoa!

Hardcover, unpaginated. 2004.