Gävle goat

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by Sinikka Halme

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The Gävle Goat is a large, traditional Swedish Yule Goat made of straw, erected annually at Slottstorget in central Gävle, Sweden. Since its first appearance in 1966, the goat has gained international fame not just for its size, but also for the numerous attempts to burn it down, which has become an infamous part of its history. Despite increased security measures over the years, the fate of the goat each holiday season remains a topic of public intrigue and suspense.

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