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 Celtic Christmas A Celtic Christmas Celtic Woman: A Celtic Christmas is an album by the group Celtic Woman, released on November 25, 2011. This album was released exclusively in Germany. Performers in "A Celtic Christmas" are vocalists Chloë Agnew, Lisa Kelly, Lisa Lambe, Órla Fallon, Méav Ní Mhaolchatha, Lynn Hilary, and fiddler Máiréad Nesbitt. Most songs were taken from previous releases ( and ), and this album is the third Christmas-themed one to be released by the group. New songs in this album include "An Angel" and "There Must Be An Angel", as well as two live recordings from the Helix Theatre,