Yule goat diy

i decided to try my hand at building a yule bock this holiday season. materials used; 2 bundles of wheat and rye straw from the garden. about 36 inches long and as much as i can fit my thumbs and fore fingers around. a spool of twine and scissors. red kid skin (red ribbon would work well too) i began by evening out my bundles of straw, flipping half of each bundle then evening em out and tying them up. next i soaked them in hot water for about 5 hours to soften em. i placed a heavy baking…

The Yule Goat has an ancient history. While associated with Thor, the Yule Goat is the remnant of an Indo-European deity that predates the Norse pantheon.

The Julbock is a universal Scandinavian symbol of Jul. It is believed that the Julbock is accompanied either by a God, such as Thor or in contemporary times, Santa Claus. A “Tomten”, “Nissen”, or Jul Elves also frequently accompany him.

Make this easy DIY yarn wrapped Yule goat and add some colorful, Scandinavian-inspired fun to your Christmas decor. Includes a printable template.

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🌲 CHRISTMAS ANIMALS 🌲 In Scandinavia, the Yule goat delivers presents and houses are adorned with straw Yule goat ornaments. This tradition is thought to have its origins with the god Thor, whose chariot was pulled by two goats, Tanngrisnir (Gap-Tooth) and Tanngnjóstr (Tooth-Grinder).