Diy yule goat

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…

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The Yule Goat is an iconic symbol woven in Scandinavian traditions and history. Crafting your own DIY Yule Goat ignites an almost child-like imagination during the Christmas and Yuletide seasons. A Yule Goat is also known as a Yule Buck, and this decoration or ornament carries meaning beyond its simple straw form. Let’s dive into the origins and history of the Yule Goat, and then I’ll show you how to make your own.

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