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 Martian Christmas A Martian Christmas A Martian Christmas is a Mexican-American sci-fi Christmas animated film, released direct-to-video on November 11, 2009. The film was produced by Ánima Estudios and Porchlight Entertainment. The film was directed by José Alejandro García Muñoz. Although it was described as a "television movie", there is currently no further information about the film's air date or network. A Martian boy, Kip, was caught up in an intergalactic race to save both Christmas and Earth. On 6 October 2008, "The Hollywood Reporter" reported that "A Martian Christmas" is in development from Porchlight Entertainment and Ánima Estudios. Post-production services was