{"id":19707,"date":"2025-10-08T12:03:35","date_gmt":"2025-10-08T11:03:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.goodhomesmagazine.com\/?p=19707"},"modified":"2025-10-09T10:19:23","modified_gmt":"2025-10-09T09:19:23","slug":"halloween-gonks","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.goodhomesmagazine.com\/best-buys\/halloween-gonks\/","title":{"rendered":"Halloween gonks: where to buy spooky versions of these Nordic gnomes"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Brace yourselves \u2013 Halloween gonks are now a thing!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Nordic gnomes have been a huge Christmas decor trend<\/a> over the last few years, so it was only a matter of time before they got a mischievous makeover for Halloween.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What is a gonk?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The history of gonks stems back to Nordic and Scandinavian mythology.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

According to folklore, these little creatures favour colder weather and like to cosy up in houses where, if the family welcomes them, they will bring good luck.<\/p>

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So really, it’s fair play that these cute critters start knocking on our doors around All Hallows’ Eve.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Halloween gonks are popping up all over the high street at various price points, from a cheap-and-cheerful Poundland offerings to the more plush end of the spectrum.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Good Homes picks out some of the best…<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1. The Gonk couple<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Sharpen up your autumnal decorations with this dynamic duo from Very.<\/p>

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They’re the star of any autumnal display on a sideboard or mantelpiece, standing at 45cm tall. Available from very.co.uk<\/a> priced at just \u00a38.99.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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