only one creature has the power to overcome him – a goat. Dating back to the 11th century, the bizarre Swedish Yule Goat tradition is honoured by hanging goat-shaped ornaments made of straw on ...

5. Sweden: The Gävle Goat In Sweden, the Gävle Goat, a massive straw Yule goat, is constructed in the town square of Gävle. This tradition, dating back to 1966, symbolizes the Swedish Christmas ...

They also have an Easter version called "Påskmust". 5. Get a goat, and set fire to it One of the most popular Swedish Christmas decorations is the "Julbock" – a Christmas goat, made of straw ...