As helpers According to tradition, the Norwegian and Danish nisse lives the barns of the farmstead; in Denmark, it is said the spirit starts out living in the church at first, but can be coaxed into move to one's barn.. "", pp. 189–190 (from Grundtvig; cf. p. 434),cf. , p. 97. A house-tomte dwelled in every home according to Swedish tradition, and it is emphasized the tomte is attached to the farmstead rather than the family. The tomte is regarded as dwelling under the floorboards of houses, stables, or barns.
as helpers according to tradition the norwegian and danish nisse lives the barns of the farmstead; in denmark it is said the spirit starts out living in the church at first but can be coaxed into move to one's barn "" pp 189–190 (from grundtvig; cf p 434)cf  p 97 a house-tomte dwelled in every home according to swedish tradition and it is emphasized the tomte is attached to the farmstead rather than the family the tomte is regarded as dwelling under the floorboards of houses stables or barns