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 as David Gerber, Valerie Harper’s TLC Productions and Fred Silverman, who he would later bring into Viacom Productions. After leaving MGM, in 1980, Tannenbaum went to Centerpoint Productions where he stayed until 1982. In 1984, Tannenbaum became the first president of the newly formed Viacom Productions. Tannenbaum brought together Fred Silverman and Dean Hargrove to produce the "Perry Mason" movies. The three were also responsible for "Matlock", "Jake and the Fatman" and "Father Dowling Mysteries". He served as president until 1991. Tannenbaum was married once and divorced. He had three children, Audrey, Eric and Madelyn. He also had four grandchildren.