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Every year, the town of Gavle, Sweden, builds a giant Christmas goat. And every year, people try to bring it down. This time around, despite a guard, the Gavlebocken didn't even last for 24 hours.

In general, the Gavlebocken doesn’t make it until December 25. Last year, townspeople debated remaking the goat so it lasts until Christmas day, but ultimately did not, according to NPR.

The "Gavlebocken" went on Twitter, external hours after the fire to say it hoped for better luck next year. Image source, @Gavlebocken. More on this story. More security for arson-hit giant goat.

The "Gavlebocken" went on Twitter, external hours after the fire to say it hoped for better luck next year. Image source, @Gavlebocken. More on this story. More security for arson-hit giant goat.

A famous annual giant goat effigy in Sweden fails to last even a day as arsonists strike again.