21
Dec
PUTTING THE SOCKS IN THE CHIMNEY TO SANTA CLAUS One of the most beautiful traditions at Christmas time, for those of us fortunate to have a fireplace, is to put socks decorated with Christmas motifs so that Santa Claus leaves our gifts. But do you know where this tradition that has spread to the whole world comes from? Here we tell you this tender legend. WHY ARE SOCKS PLACED IN THE FIREPLACE? Chimneys have always been the gathering place of the family and in ancient times, they were the place where socks, shoes and other clothing were hung to dry them with the heat…