STOCKHOLM (AP) — In what's become a Christmas tradition to some Swedes, a giant decorative goat made of straw was set ablaze early Sunday and police arrested a 25-year-old man suspected of arson. The straw goat is a beloved Christmas symbol in the city of Gavle, in central Sweden. However, it's also become a tradition of sorts to burn it down. This year's edition lasted nearly a month on a downtown square before going up in flames. Gävle goat @Gavlebocken 2015 is no more. Photo via Aftonblade...
Sweden's Gigantic Straw Christmas Goat Goes Up In Flames... Again
The Huffington Post - 27 Dec 2015 12:34
STOCKHOLM (AP) — In what's become a Christmas tradition to some Swedes, a giant decorative goat made of straw was set ablaze early Sunday and police arrested a 25-year-old man suspected of arson. The straw goat is a beloved Christmas symbol in the city of Gavle, in central Sweden. However, it's also become a tradition of sorts to burn it down. This year's edition lasted nearly a month on a downtown square before going up in flames. Gävle goat @Gavlebocken 2015 is no more. Photo via Aftonblade...
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