It s the most wonderful time of the year. And what better way to welcome it than with giant straw goats, deep-fried caterpillars, radish carving and decorated horse skulls.
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The Yule Goat: A Caprine-Themed Holiday Tradition
The Yule Goat: A Caprine-Themed Holiday Tradition
In Scandinavian countries (and some communities stateside), the holiday season doesn t really start until the Yule goat makes an appearance.
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The White House Christmas tree and tree-trimming tradition mark the start of the U.S.’s long-anticipated holiday season. But in the other side of the world, Scandinavian countries (including Sweden, Norway and Finland) ring in the holiday season with an equally anticipated annual tradition the building of the Gävle Goat in Sweden.
The plaited straw Yule Goat trimmed with red ribbons comes in all sizes, from palm-sized ornaments to the gigantic 42.6 tall, 3.6 ton Gävle Goat.