But others argue it is even more ancient and links to proto-Slavic beliefs where Koliada or Yule honors the god of the fertile sun and the harvest who was represented by a white goat. So Koliada festivals always had a person dressed as a goat, often demanding offerings in the form of presents.
#linocut #printmaking #folklore #StKnutsDay #Joulupukki #YuleGoat #Nuutinpäivä #nuttipukki 🧵3/3
Oh no! The Gävle yule goat has fallen down from high wind!
My Xmas card for all of you! ❤️
🎵 Make the Yule-Tied Gay! 🎶 🐐🏳🌈🎄😁
#YuleGoat #Yule #Yuletide #Xmas #PoleDance #PoleDancing #Pride #gay #ribbons #bells #parchment #DyedPaper #DigitalArt #Medibang
The Yule Goat is a northern European folkloric figure tied to Yule and Christmas. His role has changed dramatically over the centuries, and he was later mixed with Santa Claus. In Scandinavia, the "Jultomte" is accompanied by a goat when delivering presents.
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Wishing y'all a #festive #WinterSolstice! We're on the road today so I didn't bring my #YuleGoat, Yuli. Also, some of the folks were going to see would probably insist on an annoying conversation about their religion if I had. We'll put him to flame when we get back home, though.
Pagan Community Notes for Dec 11, 2025
In this week’s Pagan Community Notes, the Yule Lads are upon us! But there’s more: Britain continues to see growth in its Pagan population, Vogue explores why Gen Z is turning to witchcraft, Star offers the Tarot of the Week, and Krampus pays a visit to the House of Black Cat Magic.
https://wildhunt.org/2025/12/pagan-community-notes-welcome-jolasveinar-er-december-11-2025.html
#pagan #witchcraft #jólasveinar #yulegoat #yule #fashion #tarot
In this week’s Pagan Community Notes, the Yule Lads are upon us! But there’s more: Britain continues to see growth in its Pagan population, Vogue explores why Gen Z is turning to witchcraft, Star offers the Tarot of the Week, and Krampus pays a visit to the House of Black Cat Magic.
Lumpy, my own personal crochet Yule Goat, is here too for the season. #gavlebocken #YuleGoat
Also, #Shelfie
As the days get colder & the nights get longer here in the northern hemisphere, folktales are full of the eerie, the creepy, the supernatural & the slightly sinister Yuletide characters. I have an ongoing collection of linocut prints (and holiday cards!) full of festive characters like the Yule Cat who eats naughty children who are too lazy so they don’t get new clothes at Christmas;
https://minouette.etsy.com/listing/1112430423
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#linocut #printmaking #winter #folklore #mastoArt #Yule #cards #YuleCat #YuleGoat
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