Climate change and a generally increasing global interest in the Arctic has meant that more and more people want to visit the area.
Some tourists have become so fascinated by Nisseland and that arctic landscape that they have even tried to buy the land – or parts of it.
However, it has met strong opposition from many goblins because the country traditionally not owned by individuals, but shared collectively by the local population. Homeowners only rent the area their home stands on.
The goblins do not want to change this way of life, and therefore there have been demonstrations with signs with the message: "Nisseland belongs to the gnomes." The signs are still up, so that the many new arrivals can also see and understand the message. For the past year, a new Atlantic airport has also been opened, which has led to a significant increase in the number of visitors from outside.
The year has also been characterized by democracy and political events. There have been held two elections in Nisseland – to the gnomes' Inatsisartut and to the municipal council. The goblins have diligently used their democratic right, and many young people have been elected with great visions and hopes for the future.
At the same time Naalakkersuisut has officially decided that Inuit Day on November 7 henceforth must be flag day. It was also marked in Nisseland, where there were lit tallow lamps and danced a drum dance. The goblins and the Inuit are close related and have always supported each other. Through generations they have lived side by side aside, married across identities and linked strong family and bond of friendship.
The tradition I believe preparations have been made for the cozy Christmas season in Nisseland this year as well. But for some elves, it will be a Christmas marked by longing after they have lost their loved ones. To them we send warm Christmas greetings and wishes for new strength. At the same time, there are also families who celebrate Christmas with a newborn for the first time child – a great and beautiful event filled with joy and gratitude. The little ones children give hope that life goes on, even in a troubled world.
We wishes all readers from Nisselandet a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.
