Kate and William’s 2020 Christmas Card.Photo: Matt Porteous/The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge/Kensington Palace/PA/WPA Pool
Kate Middleton’s mother is decorating her home with Scandinavian-style festive gnomes to bring some seasonal joy into the lives of her young grandchildren.
“I’m going to need a few of these cheeky chaps this December, to hide around the house and make my grandchildren laugh,” Carole, 66, posted on the Instagram page of herParty Piecesonline alongside an image of two festive gnomes — or “Tomte” as they’re called in Sweden.
“As much as I love immaculate decorations, we can’t be too serious at Christmas!” she added.
Tomte (or “Nisser” in Norway) are ancient figures in traditional Scandinavian folklore and are believed to bring good fortune to a family home. The small, bearded creatures also have a mischievous side, so you’re advised to treat them gently or they may play some practical jokes!
The adorable festive decorations are the latest addition to the Middleton family Christmas at their manor house in Bucklebury, west Berkshire, where the focus is very much on the smaller members of the family, which also includes the children ofKate Middleton’s younger sisterPippa Middleton: Arthur, 4, and Grace, 8 months.
Carole previously revealed that she likes to cram as many trees as possible into the family home, including one ineach of her grandchildren’s rooms"so that they can decorate it themselves," she toldThe Telegraphin 2018.
Kate Middleton and Carole Middleton.
“I find that the smallest present can be the one that gives the most enjoyment and entertainment to children,” Kate’s mom posted on Instagram in 2020, adding that Kate, Pippa, and younger brother James Middleton particularly enjoyedplaying with flexi-figuresover the holiday period.
“I remember that when they were young, my children found flexi-figures like these totally absorbing,” Carole posted on Instagram alongside an image of a wooden Santa featuring white whiskers, gold buttons and a traditional buckled belt.
Prince William and Kate Middleton.Chris Jackson/Getty
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The Middleton family Christmas isn’t purely about ingenious gifts and stylish decorations. On November 18, Carole and husband Michael Middleton, joined Kate andPrince Williamat theRoyal Variety Performancein London for a festive family night out.
James Middleton also joined the fun with wife Alizee Thevenet, whom hemarried in September.
source: people.com
