Which country wears the most stockings?

This statistic shows the import volume of pantyhose, tights, stockings, socks and other hosiery into the European Union (28 countries) in 2020. In this year, the Germany imported the highest amount of hosiery, totaling at 60,125 tons, followed by United Kingdom at 52,354 tons….

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What were stockings used for?

Long used to describe socks or any covering for the feet, the term “stockings” has come to refer to the sheer foot and leg coverings worn mainly by women. Once made of thick cotton or wool, stockings were mostly hidden under long skirts and only seen in provocative glimpses.

How did stockings on Christmas originate?

The origin of the Christmas stocking is thought to originate in the life of Saint Nicholas. After dark he threw three bags of gold through an open window, one landed in a stocking. When the girls and their father woke up the next morning they found the bags of gold and were, of course, overjoyed.

What does the stockings with the undigested food represent?

The food is then poured into the tights, this represents the small intestine inside the body. This is where the nutrients from the food we have eaten is absorbed. Once this has been done the waste products are then excreted from the body as faeces.

Can a woman wear pants to a funeral?

Most common funeral etiquette practices for women to wear include a dark or black skirt suit or pantsuit; a skirt of appropriate length or pants and a top with sleeves, a blouse, or a sweater; flats or pumps.

Are bare legs appropriate for a funeral?

No bare legs. Wear dark stockings or ultra sheer nude hose to show respect. Nothing flashy or bright. If your style is to wear colorful clothes, tone it down for a funeral.

Do Germans hang Christmas stockings?

We also have German Christmas traditions to thank for the Christmas stocking! Traditionally the empty sock or sock-shaped bag was hung on Saint Nicholas Day so that Saint Nicholas (or related figures such as Santa Claus/Father Christmas) could fill it with small toys, candy and coins.

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