As temperatures drop and we're breathing in cooler air, it's time to think of how to keep warm. While scarves, ponchos, or knitted sweaters are a staple for colder weather, we're sure you also love mittens. And since it's Mitten Tree Day today, how about we explore the world of mittens and why this holiday is celebrated?
On December 6, Mitten Tree Day is celebrated by hanging mittens on Christmas trees. Although the origins of this holiday are unknown, it is assumed that they have something to do with Candace Christiansen's book "The Mitten Tree," which was published in 1997. The story is about a grandmother who knits mittens for kids and hangs them on a tree close to a bus stop. She made them so that kids who didn't have gloves on could also enjoy playing in the snow with those who had their own mittens.
So how did mittens come to be?
Mittens have probably been used by humans for thousands of years. Numerous people, including Baltic peoples, Native Americans, and Vikings, used them to keep warm during winter. Remnants of the earliest mittens were found in Latvia, where traditions surrounding the making of mittens are well-known. In fact, mittens continue to be part of Latvian national costumes today.
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