In a yearly series, CNBC Travel highlights diverse Christmas celebrations around the world.
The Gavle goat is moving to a new location this year for the first time in 56 years, according to Visit Gavle, the city's visitor's guide.
"He means a lot for us in Gavle, and he's a big part of the Christmas spirit," she said.
Teachers, students and parents hold Christmas lanterns made from recycled materials during a campaign for sustainable Christmas celebrations at an elementary school in Quezon City, Philippines.
"If I'm in Brazil during Christmas, I take my nephew and niece to a Christmas parade, and we have a blast!