Grand Avenue by Mike Thompson for December 03, 2011
December 02, 2011
December 04, 2011
Transcript:
Why do people hang stockings by the fireplace? What an odd tradition! I mean, why don't people hang up their underwear instead? Yeah, the whole world could see that you still wear spider-man briefs. Then again, there's something to be said for not messing with tradition.
Zaristerex about 13 years ago
Correct me if I’m wrong, but I think this tradition started because it used to be common to hang up your socks above the fire when they were wet.
Jkiss about 13 years ago
My son has a book about Christmas traditions around the world that mentions the pillow cases. Wolf Emperor is right, the stockings were hung by the fire to dry because people only had one or two pair. So they had to clean them often.
Comic Minister Premium Member about 13 years ago
Good point I think.
Mary McNeil Premium Member about 13 years ago
Plus, even if the socks had holes in them, stuff wouldn’t be as likely to fall clear through as it would in underwear, right? Unless you tied together the legs on your long johns.
Hunter7 about 13 years ago
A hole in the toe would go unnoticed once Santa put in an orange. Or Apple. I guess it would depend upon what was in the cellar at the time that could pass as a treat.