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Have you ever heard of the Julbocken or Yule goat? It's a Christmas symbol in Nordic countries that originated in Germanic paganism. The legend goes that Thor had a chariot drawn by two magical goats who kept coming back to life after Thor ate them which is a slightly disturbing thought.
Anyhow, there was a time when the Yule goat was regarded as some kind of demon by early Christians, then it turned into a giftbringer, but in modern times it's mostly seen as a Christmas ornament which is bound from straw with red ribbons.
A special example is the Gävlebocken, a giant straw goat designed in 1966 to bring tourists to the Swedish town of Gävle. Not only the size is special, though, but also that as of November 2025, 42 of the 59 Gävle goats have been destroyed or damaged in some way - mostly by fire.
This "tradition" (which people even bet on) is not encouraged in any way, but seems to be some kind of weird dare which will be punished. Check the link above for details on the Gävle goat's fate over the years.
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| Picture by Seppo Laine; cropped by Beyond My Ken, under the license CC BY 2.0 |
How about you? Are you ready for the weekend?
As part of the reboot, we will be featuring a different blog every week.
How about stopping by and saying hello? Let them know we sent you.
This week our spotlight is on The Copper Table.
Amy from "The Copper Table" says "Welcome to The Copper Table: Slow Food for a Fast World. I'm so glad you're here! If you are hoping to find out more about the recipes on this site and its creator, this is the best place to start!
This blog is about using Farmers Market and CSA box produce, cooking in season, and making as many things as possible from scratch without taking all day in the kitchen. Great food isn't difficult, and it doesn't have to take a lot of time!
My Cooking Philosophy: It is my mission not only to help you cook fresh, but to have fun in the kitchen! The question "What's for dinner?" should not be a stressor, but a place of solace. What do I mean by Slow Food? Using what is local to you as much as possible, avoiding processed foods, and letting your eating flow with the seasons. Even in the fast pace of life today, I believe it is still possible to do all of these things and I'm going to show you how!"
Marsha from Marsha in the Middle started blogging in 2021 as an exercise in increasing her neuroplasticity. Oh, who are we kidding? Marsha started blogging because she loves clothes, and she loves to talk or, in this case, write!
Melynda from Scratch Made Food! & DIY Homemade Household - The name says it all, we homestead in East Texas, with three generations sharing this land. I cook and bake from scratch, between gardening and running after the chickens, and knitting!
Lisa from Boondock Ramblings shares about the fiction she writes and reads, her faith, homeschooling, photography and more.
Cat from Cat's Wire has what she calls a jumping spider brain. She has many interests and will blog about whatever catches her attention - crafts, books, old movies, collectibles or random things.
Rena from Fine Whatever Blog writes about style, midlife, and the "fine whatever" moments that make life both meaningful and fun. Since 2015, she's been celebrating creativity, confidence, and finding joy in the everyday.
Here are some of my picks from last week's link up.
Gail reminds us that it's ok not to love Christmas. We all have our own stories and reasons to love it or not and both is fine.
Do you like hot chocolate (I do)? Judee shares a quick way to make it even more fun and festive with these frozen whipped cream toppers!
Lisa is remembering a childhood Christmas.
No Christmas without Dickens. Sally shares her favorite versions of "A Christmas Carol".
This blog is about using Farmers Market and CSA box produce, cooking in season, and making as many things as possible from scratch without taking all day in the kitchen. Great food isn't difficult, and it doesn't have to take a lot of time!
My Cooking Philosophy: It is my mission not only to help you cook fresh, but to have fun in the kitchen! The question "What's for dinner?" should not be a stressor, but a place of solace. What do I mean by Slow Food? Using what is local to you as much as possible, avoiding processed foods, and letting your eating flow with the seasons. Even in the fast pace of life today, I believe it is still possible to do all of these things and I'm going to show you how!"
Marsha from Marsha in the Middle started blogging in 2021 as an exercise in increasing her neuroplasticity. Oh, who are we kidding? Marsha started blogging because she loves clothes, and she loves to talk or, in this case, write!
Melynda from Scratch Made Food! & DIY Homemade Household - The name says it all, we homestead in East Texas, with three generations sharing this land. I cook and bake from scratch, between gardening and running after the chickens, and knitting!
Lisa from Boondock Ramblings shares about the fiction she writes and reads, her faith, homeschooling, photography and more.
Cat from Cat's Wire has what she calls a jumping spider brain. She has many interests and will blog about whatever catches her attention - crafts, books, old movies, collectibles or random things.
Rena from Fine Whatever Blog writes about style, midlife, and the "fine whatever" moments that make life both meaningful and fun. Since 2015, she's been celebrating creativity, confidence, and finding joy in the everyday.
Here are some of my picks from last week's link up.
Gail reminds us that it's ok not to love Christmas. We all have our own stories and reasons to love it or not and both is fine.
Do you like hot chocolate (I do)? Judee shares a quick way to make it even more fun and festive with these frozen whipped cream toppers!
Lisa is remembering a childhood Christmas.
No Christmas without Dickens. Sally shares her favorite versions of "A Christmas Carol".
Kristin has so many recommendations and tips and ideas around Christmas for us in this post!
Let's link up!
You can add links to specific blog posts of yours, but not just to your blog itself. The posts can be new or older and cover any topic you can think of - books, movies, fashion, crafting, thrifting, travel, art ... but only family friendly, please!
Have a look around, visit some of the other blogs and leave a few comments. You might discover something new and exciting!
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