Tolkien was reacting against the diminishing of elves that went back to at least Shakespeare. He abhorred the cute little sprites that had captured the imagination from Elizabethan through Victorian times, and even into his own.Jason will see it in that perspective when he learns enough of the history.
Templo S.U.D. about 8 years ago
so Jason would prefer Christmas dwarfs (like Snow White’s seven friends and Gimli) instead?
Adiraiju about 8 years ago
Yeah, fantasy buffs might consider Santa’s elves more similar to gnomes, really.
Waddling Eagle about 8 years ago
Jason’s elves were created by Tolkien. Elves have been tall and beautiful and wise ever since.
Christmas elves are a nineteenth century American anomaly. Even Christmas movies have started making elves full sized again.
Thomas Scott Roberts creator about 8 years ago
Tolkien was reacting against the diminishing of elves that went back to at least Shakespeare. He abhorred the cute little sprites that had captured the imagination from Elizabethan through Victorian times, and even into his own.Jason will see it in that perspective when he learns enough of the history.
nossmf about 8 years ago
I think it must be all the sugary treats Santa’s elves consume has stunted their growth.
Sodaburger about 8 years ago
Keebler elves are short…
ChukLitl Premium Member about 8 years ago
The pupal stage hatches out in the winter.
JP Steve Premium Member about 8 years ago
See Terry Pratchett’s “Lords and Ladies” for a scary take on elves!