Mitten Tree Day
Mitten Tree Day on December 6th commemorates the gift of warmth.. A day to gather mittens, hang them on a Christmas tree, and then give them to those in need.
Many that live in cold climates understand the importance of mittens. This winter clothing piece is a must for keeping the hands warm while outside. Sadly, however, there are many children around the world without proper winter clothing, which includes mittens.
Mittens have existed for hundreds of years. Many in cold climates made mittens from fur, animal skin, and whatever other fabric could be found to keep the hands warm. Many believe that the oldest mittens came from Latvia and are over 1,000 years old. Latvians didn't just use mittens to keep their hands warm, but also used gloves to keep their hands warm. Many pairs of knitted mittens were given a hope chest as Latvian women married. The mittens' unique patterns had specific meanings. Some patterns indicated a blessing for their families, while other designs were used to bless members of their families.
One of the oldest known mittens in the United States dates back to 1803. The mitten was knitted into the wool, with a poem embedded in the fabric. During the Civil War, Abby Condon made hand-knitted mittens for soldiers, and she recruited women from all around New England to assist her. In less than a year, 1,500 workers produced 15,000 mittens.
So as you can see, mittens have been given out as gifts and for those in need throughout history. This special day helps to preserve this heritage.
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On this day, schools, churches, and charitable groups decorate a Christmas tree and ask people to give mittens every year. The mittens are tied on the tree and then given to those in need. You can help with the planting of a Mitten Tree in your place of work, worship, or in your house. To donate mittens, please ask your family, acquaintances, and coworkers. Many communities have child advocacy groups in need of mittens and other winter clothing items. Several communities have child advocacy groups in need of mittens and other warm clothing items for winter. MittenTreeDay is also posted on social media.
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Some believe Mitten Tree Day is a retort to Candace Christianson's book "The Mitten Tree." This day began before the book was published, according to newspaper reports. In 1949, the first newspaper article was published. Children of St. Luke's Lutheran Church's Primary Department clung mittens and gloves to the branches of a Christmas Tree, according to the article.. These gloves were then turned over to the Lutheran World Service after Christmas and were then distributed to boys and girls in Europe, where warm clothing was badly needed. Boy and Girl Scout Troops in the 1950s and 1960s collected or made mittens to give away at Christmastime, hanging them on trees. Boy and Girl Scout Troops collected or made mittens to give away at Christmastime. In recent years, Mitten Tree Day celebrations have been held on December 6th every year.
