This is a tradition of the Ukrainian nativity scene. The Goat is the symbol of wealth and prosperity. A week after Christmas, young people gathered in a group, madr a Goat mask, chose the main characters:Goat, Grandfather, Doctor, Gypsy, Woman. They asked permission from the owners to bring the Goat into the house. At first the Gooat danced, had fun and then fell to the floor and "died". The characters tried to revive the Goat in various ways. This tradition symbolizes the end of the old year and the beginning of a new one. This tradition was accompanied by jokes and songs to cheer up the hosts and wish them good fortune in the new year.