In the letter that came to Varberg municipality this week, the Fighting Association for Christmas Reindeer group writes that they want to "restore the status of the Christmas goat as a Christmas character". The group invites Varberg to ensure that there are Christmas goat masks in the retail trade and that the Christmas goat should have a place in, for example, Lucia trains.
The request is addressed to the three municipalities Varberg, Ljusdal and Boxholm as the municipalities have a tick in their municipal arms.
"Christmas goat is kind but fair"Behind the initiative is Matts Hildén, who started to become involved with the Christmas goat two years ago. Now the initiative has 580 followers on social media.
- It started with the fact that I myself wanted to revive the Christmas goat in my own family two years ago. I am interested in culture and want to celebrate as real a Christmas as possible and cherish old traditions. Many people were skeptical because we have small children who grew up with Santa, but the children thought it was great fun, says Matts Hildén, who will continue the tradition this year.
What is wrong with the plot?
- There are many things wrong with the plot. The Coca-Cola plot is climate-unconscious and gives gifts of plastic in drifts. The Christmas goat is from a time when maybe you got a pair of skis or a doll, he is tough and fair but fair. Many children are also a little afraid of Santa.
But does the Christmas goat look pretty scary?
- Yes, you get used to his exterior. But behind the straw is a heart of gold, says Matts Hildén.
He has not yet received a response from Varberg Municipality.
It is up to everyone what to dress up for, what do you think the municipality should be able to do?
- We want recognition and support from a municipality that uses a tick in its municipal arms. The least the municipality can do is work to get the Christmas goat into Lucia trains and the like, says Matts Hildén.