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 Flintstone Christmas A Flintstone Christmas A Flintstone Christmas is a 1977 animated Christmas television special featuring characters from "The Flintstones" franchise. It was produced by Hanna-Barbera and is the second Christmas-themed animated work in the franchise, after the 1964 episode "Christmas Flintstone." Both feature the character Fred Flintstone taking on the role of Santa Claus. The special has been released on VHS and DVD. It is followed by two more "Flintstones" Christmas specials, "A Flintstone Family Christmas" (1993) and "A Flintstones Christmas Carol" (1994). It is Christmastime in Bedrock, and the Flintstones and the Rubbles are all getting ready for when Santa