Hats Off to Socks
National Sock Day isn’t celebrated until December 4th but I have reason to celebrate today.
Before I share my sock jubilation here some interesting sock bits:
- The word “sock” is derived from the Latin soccus, a loose-fitting slipper Roman actors wore.
- Once upon a time socks were considered a status symbol.
- China’s Datang district is known as “Sock City,” since it contributes about 40% of the world’s socks.
- The first socks were probably animal skins wrapped a person’s foot.
- Wearing socks can contribute to warming the body and can produce more restful sleep.
- A pair of 1,600 old split-toe red wool socks were exacted from 19th century burial grounds near ancient Egypt. The socks are made from red wool and have split toes for wearing with sandals.
- The average four person family can lose up to 60 socks a year.
- Because you have always wondered: socks should match the shoe or pants color and it’s suggested the sock color should be at least one shade darker. But what’s the point of argyle socks if they aren’t for the world to see?
As for my sock news?
I beat back the percentage and found a lost sock—a brand new black sock, mind you. It only took 9 months. It wasn’t in the washer or the dryer or the hamper or mixed up in another clothes basket.
Nope.
Pulling on a pair of pants not worn since January I detected an anomaly in the pant leg. Yup. That sock had been playing hide and seek so long it must have gone into hibernation.
Perhaps I will write a picture book story about socks playing hide and seek.
Actually I wrote a PB about the importance of how a pair of special socks can brighten up a person’s day.
Here’s an illustration sample:
Hoping your lost socks make an appearance and get ready to celebrate socks in December.
Pam Webb 