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Our Nisse and his porridge, 24th December 2017

I celebrate a Norwegian custom, honoring the Nisse of the house and land on Christmas eve. (Swedish tomte.) While we don’t have a farm, Claire and I are avid environmentalists, my being such since 1971. So, any being who cares for animals and seems to have a long, natural life is an ally. So …

  • Porridge. Check.
  • Butter on porridge. Check.
  • Glass of ale. Check.

Yes, I’m an atheist, a physical materialist, and a member of a Unitarian Universalist congregation, member of the UU Humanists Society, but, still, there are the Nissen, and I applaud them! What’s rational about Nissen Culture! Also, I think panpsychism makes a bit of sense, and am a bit of a Platonist, at least with respect to mathematical forms.

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Sophia Bennett is an art historian and freelance writer with a passion for exploring the intersections between nature, symbolism, and artistic expression. With a background in Renaissance and modern art, Sophia enjoys uncovering the hidden meanings behind iconic works and sharing her insights with art lovers of all levels. When she’s not visiting museums or researching the latest trends in contemporary art, you can find her hiking in the countryside, always chasing the next rainbow.