They are called tomten in Sweden, mythical creatures from Scandanavian folklore, guardian spirits of the home and farm, who protect animals and land.
I found them all over the city this December.
This one was in the old city, Gamla Stan. I loved walking around this well preserved medieval city.
Another Tomte in Gamla Stan
This guy was guarding the yummy foods at the Central Train Station.
https://www.swedentrains.com/stockholm-train-station
And this one showed up in a little hidden corner at the National Museum.
https://www.nationalmuseum.se/en where they had magazine art.
And finally a whole pack of them at the famous Nordiska Kompaniet Department Store.