Strange traditions in Sweden: the burning Gävle Goat
What is the Gävle Goat? The Gävle Goat is a traditional Christmas display erected annually at Slottstorget (Castle Square) in central Gävle. The goat has a history of being burnt down roughly every other year. From 1988 onward, English bookmakers made it possible to bet on the goat’s destiny. The goat has also featured in […]