Animal Socks and Slipper Socks

History of the Sock

“How on earth could the history of a sock influence culture?” one might ask. Associated with the Christian religion, Christmas has adopted just such a tradition in a big way. For years and years we look forward to nothing other than the important traditional hanging of our sock over the fireplace on Christmas Eve in hopes that Santa Claus will leave us some great gifts but seldom do we ask ourselves why a sock or who started such a crazy idea. There are several theories: the Dutch, the North American, or the poor, kind nobleman are just three of many possibilities.

The Dutch theory suggests that during the sixteenth century it was a widely practiced ritual of Holland children to leave snacks out for Sinterclass along with their clogs full of straw, which Sinterclass used to feed his donkey. For this favor, Sinterclass would leave the children treats in their clogs. It is said that when Americans adopted this tradition, Sinterclass became Santa Claus, the donkey became a reindeer, and the clogs became socks.

The rather bland idea that the North American culture adopted the practice of hanging socks over the fireplace as an effect of popular literature is much less exciting. Stated to have simply arisen from illustrations of Thomas Nast drawn for a famous Christmas story written by George Webster in the 19th century leaves the imagination somewhat less than teased.

The last but quite possibly the most exciting idea revolving around the historical impact of socks on Christmas is the tale of the poor kind nobleman. It is said that this man of three daughters, whose wife died early, had no money for a dowry needed so his daughters could marry. Distraught without any idea of what to do, his daughters finished their laundry and hung their socks over the fireplace to dry. Saint Nicholas, saddened by such despair, waited for all to retire to bed and then scurried up to the rooftop. Dropping three bags of golden nuggets down the chimney with one landing in a sock of each daughter they awoke to find each had enough to marry.

Armadillos Socks Stylish fully cushioned socks featuring armadillos with colorful bandanas. Soft and comfortable. Size 9 - 11, Ladies Shoe Size 6-11, Mens Shoe Size 5-10. Made in the USA.

Beagles Socks Stylish lightweight socks featuring beagles. Soft and comfortable. Size 9 - 11, Ladies Shoe Size 6-11, Mens Shoe Size 5-10. Made in the USA.

Bengal Tiger Socks Stylish fully cushioned socks featuring a detailed tiger head and tiger stripes. Soft and comfortable. Size 9 - 11, Ladies Shoe Size 6-11, Mens Shoe Size 5-10. Made in the USA.

Bichon Frise Socks Stylish lightweight socks featuring bichons. Soft and comfortable. Size 9 - 11, Ladies Shoe Size 6-11, Mens Shoe Size 5-10. Made in the USA.

Bulldogs Socks Stylish lightweight socks featuring bulldogs. Soft and comfortable. Size 9 - 11, Ladies Shoe Size 6-11, Mens Shoe Size 5-10. Made in the USA.

Cat Eyes Socks Stylish lightweight socks featuring cat eyes. Soft and comfortable. Size 9 - 11, Ladies Shoe Size 6-11, Mens Shoe Size 5-10.Made in the USA.

Cats Socks Stylish lightweight socks featuring cats. Soft and comfortable. Size 9 - 11, Ladies Shoe Size 6-11, Mens Shoe Size 5-10. Made in the USA.

Corgis Socks Stylish lightweight socks featuring corgis. Soft and comfortable. Size 9 - 11, Ladies Shoe Size 6-11, Mens Shoe Size 5-10. Made in the USA.

Dolphins with Palms Socks Stylish lightweight socks featuring dolphins with palms. Soft and comfortable. Size 9 - 11, Ladies Shoe Size 6-11, Mens Shoe Size 5-10. Made in the USA.

Elephants Socks Stylish lightweight socks featuring elephants. Soft and comfortable. Size 9 - 11, Ladies Shoe Size 6-11, Mens Shoe Size 5-10. Made in the USA.

Ferrets Socks Stylish fully cushioned socks featuring ferrets on the move. Soft and comfortable. Size 9 - 11, Ladies Shoe Size 6-11, Mens Shoe Size 5-10. Made in the USA.

Geographic Lions Socks Stylish lightweight socks featuring lions. Soft and comfortable. Size 9 - 11, Ladies Shoe Size 6-11, Mens Shoe Size 5-10. Made in the USA.

Humming Birds Socks Stylish fully cushioned socks featuring humming birds. Soft and comfortable. Size 9 - 11, Ladies Shoe Size 6-11, Mens Shoe Size 5-10. Made in the USA.

Koalas Socks Stylish lightweight socks featuring koalas. Soft and comfortable. Size 9 - 11, Ladies Shoe Size 6-11, Mens Shoe Size 5-10. Made in the USA.

Lobsters Socks Stylish fully cushioned socks featuring lobsters. Soft and comfortable. Size 9 - 11, Ladies Shoe Size 6-11, Mens Shoe Size 5-10. Made in the USA.

Manatee Seaweed Socks Stylish lightweight socks featuring manatees with palms. Soft and comfortable. Size 9 - 11, Ladies Shoe Size 6-11, Mens Shoe Size 5-10. Made in the USA.

Owls Socks Stylish lightweight socks featuring owls. Soft and comfortable. Size 9 - 11, Ladies Shoe Size 6-11, Mens Shoe Size 5-10. Made in the USA.

Pandas Socks Stylish lightweight socks featuring pandas. Soft and comfortable. Size 9 - 11, Ladies Shoe Size 6-11, Mens Shoe Size 5-10. Made in the USA.

Parrots with Palms Socks Stylish lightweight socks featuring colorful images of parrots and palm leaves. Soft and comfortable. Size 9 - 11, Ladies Shoe Size 6-11, Mens Shoe Size 5-10. Made in the USA.

Penguins and Icebergs Socks Stylish lightweight socks featuring penguins standing and swimming with icebergs. Soft and comfortable. Size 9 - 11, Ladies Shoe Size 6-11, Mens Shoe Size 5-10. Made in the USA.

Pink Pigs Socks Stylish fully cushioned socks featuring pink pigs. Soft and comfortable. Size 9 - 11, Ladies Shoe Size 6-11, Mens Shoe Size 5-10. Made in the USA.

Polar Bears Socks Stylish lightweight socks featuring polar bears. Soft and comfortable. Size 9 - 11, Ladies Shoe Size 6-11, Mens Shoe Size 5-10. Made in the USA.

Pomeranian Socks Stylish lightweight socks featuring pomeranians. Soft and comfortable. Size 9 - 11, Ladies Shoe Size 6-11, Mens Shoe Size 5-10. Made in the USA.

Pugs Socks Stylish lightweight socks in an off-white bone color featuring pugs. Soft and comfortable. Size 9 - 11, Ladies Shoe Size 6-11, Mens Shoe Size 5-10. Made in the USA.

Raccoons Socks Stylish fully cushioned socks featuring raccoons. Soft and comfortable. Size 9 - 11, Ladies Shoe Size 6-11, Mens Shoe Size 5-10.Made in the USA.

Ring Tail Lemurs Socks Stylish lightweight socks featuring ring tail lemurs. Soft and comfortable. Size 9 - 11, Ladies Shoe Size 6-11, Mens Shoe Size 5-10. Made in the USA.

Sand Crab Socks Stylish lightweight socks featuring Sand Crabs. Soft and comfortable. Size 9 - 11, Ladies Shoe Size 6-11, Mens Shoe Size 5-10. Made in the USA.

Sea Otters Socks Stylish fully cushioned socks featuring sea otters. Soft and comfortable. Size 9 - 11, Ladies Shoe Size 6-11, Mens Shoe Size 5-10. Made in the USA.

Sea Turtles Socks Stylish lightweight socks featuring sea turtles. Soft and comfortable. Size 9 - 11, Ladies Shoe Size 6-11, Mens Shoe Size 5-10. Made in the USA.

Sheep Socks Stylish fully cushioned grey socks featuring various sheep images. Soft and comfortable. Size 9 - 11, Ladies Shoe Size 6-11, Mens Shoe Size 5-10. Made in the USA.

Skunks & Flowers Socks Stylish fully cushioned socks featuring skunks and purple flowers. Soft and comfortable. Size 9 - 11, Ladies Shoe Size 6-11, Mens Shoe Size 5-10. Made in the USA.

Sloth Socks Sturdy socks featuring colorful images of sloths. Soft and comfortable. Size 9 - 11, Ladies Shoe Size 6-11, Mens Shoe Size 5-10. Made in the USA.

Spring Birds Socks Stylish fully cushioned socks featuring a variety of spring birds. Soft and comfortable. Size 9 - 11, Ladies Shoe Size 6-11, Mens Shoe Size 5-10. Made in the USA.

Squirrels Socks Stylish fully cushioned socks featuring squirrels. Soft and comfortable. Size 9 - 11, Ladies Shoe Size 6-11, Mens Shoe Size 5-10. Made in the USA.

Llama Slipper Socks Socks Sturdy socks featuring colorful llama images. Soft and comfortable. Lettering and llama toe images on the sole are skid-resistant. Llama images are knit into these quality socks, not embroidered or printed on the surface. Made in the USA. Size 9-11.

Tree Frogs Socks Stylish lightweight socks featuring tree frogs. Soft and comfortable. Size 9 - 11, Ladies Shoe Size 6-11, Mens Shoe Size 5-10. Made in the USA.

White Tiger Socks Stylish fully cushioned socks featuring a detailed tiger head and tiger stripes. Soft and comfortable. Size 9 - 11, Ladies Shoe Size 6-11, Mens Shoe Size 5-10.Made in the USA.

Zebra Socks Stylish fully cushioned socks featuring a detailed zebra head and zebra stripes. Soft and comfortable. Size 9 - 11, Ladies Shoe Size 6-11, Mens Shoe Size 5-10. Made in the USA.