The Gävle Goat’s Fiery Legacy | Sweden

This week we uncover the peculiar and fiery tale of the Gävle Goat, a Swedish Christmas tradition turned international spectacle. For decades, this towering straw goat has captivated the world as it falls victim to daring arsonists year after year. Join us as we explore the history of the Yule Goat, the bizarre rivalry between festive pride and rebellion, and the unwavering resilience of the town of Gävle. For pictures and more information, join us on Facebook For a full list of resources and credits, visit Evidence Locker Website For all sponsor discount codes, visit this page Want to support our podcast? Visit our page at Patreon 25% of Evidence Locker Patreon proceeds are donated to support the Doe Network – solving international cold cases. To learn more about it, visit their website at: https://www.doenetwork.org/ Resources Documentary Killing Gävle Christmas Commences – A Gävle Goat Documentary The Complete History of the Gälve Goat Web Wikipedia Visit Gävle Created & Produced by Sonya Lowe Narrated by Noel Vinson Theme Music: “Nordic Medieval” by Marcus Bressler Additional music track: Mikhail Smusev from Pixabay Background track: Doblado Studios: https://www.youtube.com/c/DobladoStudios This True Crime Podcast was researched using open-source or archive materials.