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🌲 CHRISTMAS ANIMALS 🌲 In Scandinavia, the Yule goat delivers presents and houses are adorned with straw Yule goat ornaments. This tradition is thought to have its origins with the god Thor, whose chariot was pulled by two goats, Tanngrisnir (Gap-Tooth) and Tanngnjóstr (Tooth-Grinder).

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The Yule Goat, or Julbocken, is a traditional Christmas figure predominantly associated with the Nordic countries, namely Sweden, Norway, Finland, and Iceland. It is one of the oldest Scandinavian holiday symbols, predating Christianity in the region. Let’s take a closer look at the Yule Goat, its origins, cultural significance, traditions, and modern-day representations. Origins of the Yule Goat The Yule Goat has its roots firmly planted in pagan traditions. Prior to the Christianisation of…

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'Yule or Yuletide ("Yule time" or "Yule season") is a festival observed by the historical Germanic peoples. Scholars have connected the Wild Hunt, the god Odin, and the pagan Anglo-Saxon Mōdraniht. It later underwent Christianized reformulation resulting in the term Christmastide.This connects to ancient proto-Slavic beliefs where the Koliada (Yule) festival honors the god of the fertile sun and the harvest. This god, Devac (a/k/a Dazbog), was represented by a white goat,consequently...'

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