Christmas in Sweden is still symbolised by a barrel of ale, or a drinking horn. So the emphasis on food and drink traditions was originally a pagan trait of the Christmas celebration. The Christmas tree is a custom that was imported from Germany in the 1880s. The foremer tradition of giving joke presents, often a log of wood, was replaced during the late-19th century and 20th century by Christmas gifts given out by the Christmas goat ("Julbocken") or, especially later, Santa Claus ("Jultomten"). The Christmas celebrations in Sweden usually starts with the first Advent in the end of November. However Christmas decorations and
A Santa Cause: It's a Punk Rock Christmas Zombies', and Acceptance's cover of 'Happy Xmas (War Is Over)' is listed as 'So This Is Christmas'. Japan also got a release of their own A Santa Cause: It's a Punk Rock Christmas album titled "A SANTA CAUSES-It's a Pop Rock Christmas". This album was only released in Japan or through Japanese online music stores. It Was released in Japan on November 14, 2012 through Twilight Records. It's a single CD containing 20 tracks by various Japanese and American rock bands performing various Christmas songs. Unlike the other Santa Cause albums that contained both original songs and covers this album