In 2000, the goat was burned just a few days before New Year’s Eve.
In 2001, a 51-year-old American visiting Sweden put the pride of Gävle on fire, just the day before Christmas Eve.
In 2002, the people of Gävle enjoyed a completely unharmed goat.
In 2003, the goat burned two days before St. Lucy’s. A new goat, which made it through unharmed, was put up a week later.
In 2004, the goat burned on the 21st of December; only three days before Christmas. No new goat was put ... read more