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While many mythical creatures in European folklore are menacing and mean, gnomes have a reputation for being sleepy and kind. That’s probably why they remain such a popular choice for adorning porches and front lawns across America. Garden gnomes were first introduced in Germany in the 19th century, and immigrants to America often brought the tradition of decorative gnomes with them along with other cultural touchstones.
Some gnomes are positioned so as to pleasantly startle an unsuspecting visitor, and others are placed right near the front door as a sign of welcome. These small, earth-dwelling creatures of legend remain relevant today. You can see them on TV in Travelocity commercials and read about them in C.S. Lewis’ Chronicles of Narnia series. Many American children also grew up watching “David the Gnome” a Spanish cartoon that was eventually dubbed into English.