Last year, I was quite fascinated to read about Julbock the Christmas Goat, a giant goat that’s built every year in the town of Gavle, Sweden. And almost every single year, the goat is burned down or otherwise destroyed. I can’t entirely explain why, but I just think it’s awesome.
Julbock is back this year, for his fortieth anniversary, and officials claim he’s totally fireproof now. We shall see; it’s probably only a matter of time before someone mounts an all-out attack with a flame thrower. But this year, at least, you can follow the action as it happens on the Julbock Cam.
