This video is made with footage from the livestream from the inauguration ceremony of the 'Gävle'yule goat. (which due to c0vid restrictions couldn't be held out doors with big crowds like usual.) Even though Gävle is a relatively small town the live stream still had 7000 people watching it live. Showing that this tradition is still very popular in Sweden. The yule goat is made from hay and bound together with red ribbons and comes in many sizes. I myself have several kat size ones around my home. According to the Danish author and academic Ludvig Holberg 1684-1754 and the folklore researcher H. F. Freitberg 1831-1921 the ' yule goat' has been part of yuletide gatherings, since before Scandinavia became Christian. According to oral stories gathered by the two dating back to 15 century A.D men used to dress up in costumes with horns and BIG male attributes.. ? and create a bit of mischief and yuletide fun amongst the guests. According to nordic folklore the yule goat is a kinda of magical creature you can call on when you want to play and have a good time. Some compare it to the Greek god Pan others say its a symbol of the norse god of fertility Frey. According to historian Troels Frederik Troels Lund 1840-1921 the Yule goat is a direct link back to the worship of Thor. Due to the fact, that the goats where often found with hammers. He argued that it was the remnant of the (at one time) wide spread tradition in Scandinavia where one would sacrifice a goat to Thor in the yule month in the hopes of getting a good year going forward. ... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1km1cRagxwo