{"product_id":"straw-goat-w-ribbon-natural-24-ctn","title":"Straw Goat | Swedish \"Julbock\" with Red Ribbon Handcrafted of Natural Straw 4\" Tall Imported from Sweden","description":"\u003cstyle\u003e\na {\n    text-decoration: none;\n    color: #464feb;\n}\ntr th, tr td {\n    border: 1px solid #e6e6e6;\n}\ntr th {\n    background-color: #f5f5f5;\n}\n\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003cstyle\u003e\na {\n    text-decoration: none;\n    color: #464feb;\n}\ntr th, tr td {\n    border: 1px solid #e6e6e6;\n}\ntr th {\n    background-color: #f5f5f5;\n}\n\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eJulbock\u003c\/strong\u003e (pronounced roughly\u003cem\u003e\"yool-bock\"\u003c\/em\u003e) is the traditional Swedish \u003cstrong\u003eYule Goat\u003c\/strong\u003e, one of the oldest Christmas symbols in Scandinavia. Long before Santa Claus became popular, the Julbock played a central role in Swedish Christmas celebrations.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eThe Julbock's roots go back to pre-Christian Nordic traditions. The goat is often linked to the Norse god \u003cstrong\u003eThor\u003c\/strong\u003e, whose chariot was said to be pulled by two goats. Over time, the goat became associated with the midwinter Yule festivities that later merged with Christmas celebrations.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e4\" Tall Approximately\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHandcrafted of Straw with a red ribbon wrapped around the body and legs. No two are exactly alike.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Julbock stands on its own, or the ribbon can be altered to hang on the Christmas Tree.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSwedish - Scandinavian - Christmas Decoration - Tradition\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIncludes 1 goat\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Talla Imports","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50941718822969,"sku":"75-5336","price":19.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0607\/4043\/6025\/files\/IMG_1267472440662152506_1.jpg?v=1792862454","url":"https:\/\/swedishgiftstore.com\/products\/straw-goat-w-ribbon-natural-24-ctn","provider":"Swedish Gift Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}