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 Becall's first television special "Applause". The television series "Kojak" and "The Incredible Hulk" were also supervised under Tannenbaum. He stayed there until 1977. In 1977, Tannenbaum became executive vice president of production for Columbia's television division. At Columbia, Tannenbaum oversaw the soap operas "The Young and the Restless" and "Days of Our Lives". He also oversaw production of "Fantasy Island". He left Columbia in 1980. He went back to MGM this time for its television subsidiary. While there, Tannenbaum developed and packaged five primetime series, including "Fame" and "Chicago Story", as well as several made-for-television movies and attracted such talent