and why is it one Arthur McBride you ask? It's got

  • Hogs
  • Irishmen clubbing arrogant British Army recruiters
  • Rowdydowdows.
  • WetAssPossum [they/them,ey/em]
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    4 years ago

    Tre Pepparkaksgubbar, not because it's a good song. It's not, but because of tradition. My family is Swedish-American, and we've been very active in the Swedish-American community, and during christmas time we go to a julbord and do other Swedish cultural events. One of my favorite of these events as a kid was when the Pepparkaksgubben showed up to the annual julbord, wherein a group of college aged people charge into the room dressed stupidly, sing the linked song, do some silly dances, and throw candy around. It was even more fun as a college aged person, because it's customary to be absolutely blitzed while performing as a Pepparkaksgubben.