National Sock Day is celebrated on December 4th each year and is a day to celebrate the pairs of socks that actually stay together over the years!
The clothing company Pair of Thieves created the day to commemorate two historical events. The closing of the revival of the Broadway musical “On Your Toes”, and the final concert of the country music mother-daughter singing duo, The Judds. In 2016 it was officially declared that National Sock Day would be celebrated annually on December 4th. Pair of Thieves will also donate a pair of socks for every hashtag #nationalsockday that is posted on December 4th!
Now that we have a little background on the day, let's learn some fun facts, tell some sock jokes, and celebrate our matched socks! There's also some ideas on what to do with your mismatched socks. We couldn't leave them out of the celebration!
5 Facts
1. The modern English word sock is derived from the Old English word socc, meaning "light slipper" .
2. The sock capital of the world is the Datang district in eastern China. They produce approximately 40% of the worlds socks every year.
3. Lost socks can cost people hundreds of dollars every year!
4. The largest sock is about 10 meters tall. The largest sock was created by Project Undercover Inc. in 2011.
5. Socks help prevent bacteria growth by wicking moisture away from the skin.
5 Jokes
1. Why did the sock want to go to the movies? To see the latest "foot-age"!
2. What do you call a lazy sock? A "couch potah-toe"!
3. How do socks say goodbye? Sock you later!
4. What did the sock say to its friend on its birthday? "Let's have a toe-tally awesome party!"
5. What's a sock's favorite sport? Sock-er.
5 Ways to Celebrate
1. Donate to a sock drive like the Greenwood Village Winter Sock Drive
2. Support local non profits like Sock It To 'Em donate money, socks, or your time!
3. Buy some fun new socks from companies like Bambas ,Bonfolk, and Pair of Thieves. These companies donate socks for every pair bought.
4. Gather up mismatched socks and create works of art with the kids.
5. Have a sock party! Invite friends and family over and have contests for ugliest, funniest, oldest, best family socks, etc. The categories are endless. Get creative!!!
5 Ways Use Mismatched Socks
1. Tie them together to make a rope toy for your dog.
2. Use them as dusters! Put one on each hand and dust away. This is a great way to get the kids to dust.
3. WEAR THEM! It will be a conversation starter.
4. Make sock puppets with the kids.
5. Turn them into heating pads! Fill them with uncooked rice or beans, tie of the end, and microwave.
Happy celebrating! Don't forget to use the hashtag #nationalsockdayin any social media posts on December 4th!
