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
Thomas D. Tannenbaum Thomas D. Tannenbaum Thomas David Tannenbaum (February 4, 1932–December 1, 2001) was an American producer. Tannenbaum was a producer for more than 40 years. And in that time, Tannenbaum served as an executive at several film and television studios. They include Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer, David Wolper Productions, Paramount Television, Universal Television, and Columbia Pictures Television. He also had a several year association with producer David Gerber during the 1950s and '60s. Tannenbaum was also the first president of Viacom Productions. He served in that position from 1984 until 1991. Thomas David Tannenbaum was born on February 4, 1932 in Beverly Hills, California.