The origins of using the goat as a symbol of Christmas festivities is debated, however, many believe that it is rooted in Pagan traditions. Goats appear to be a common theme when it comes to Swedish Christmas décor, as the animal emblem is hung on doors and trees and used to spread the Yuletide joy.
In the Swedish town of Gävle, about 160 km north of Stockholm, a 13-meter, three-ton goat is constructed out of wood and straw and erected in the marketplace to mark the beginning of the Christmas festivities. This is known as the Gävlebocken (Gävle goat) and is something which the town has been doing since 1966. Despite the time and effort taken to construct the structure, it doesn카지노 게임 컬렉션t have a high chance of surviving into the new year. As part of the tradition, residents attempt to burn down the creature each year as the rest of the population waits to see if they are able to succeed.
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The tradition of the Krampus dates back a several hundred years and is still prominent in a number of European regions today, including Austria and parts of Bavaria. This creepy creature is said to be the evil counterpart to St. Nicolas, who, instead of rewarding wellbehaved children, is the one responsible for punishing the children who misbehave. On 5 December each year, people prepare themselves for Krampusnacht (Krampus night). On this occasion, men and boys dress up as the Krampus, wearing scary masks and fury, goat-like suits. They roam the streets in a Krampus parade with sticks and whips, as spectators offer schnapps and goad them on their procession. With its half-goat, half-demon body, adorned with rams카지노 게임 컬렉션 horns and a whip, this creature will definitely haunt you in your nightmares.
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