A "stok" or "stocc" was there lower part of a post or tree trunk in middle/old English. It became the name for any close-fitting garment that covered the foot and lower leg (stok of a person). So really it's not that the name went from being one thing to being another, it's that both the things you mention fit the definition.
The other part of the answer to your question is the development of knitting machines able to create stockings from fine cotton or silk thread made the second type of thing more attainable.
I only celebrate the pagan celebrations like the Yule tree, Spring celebration of the goddess Eostre, etc. Fortunately that's where the roots of all the good stuff like Christmas trees (Yule log), Santa (Odin), and Easter bunny come from, so reall Christianity doesn't figure into the equation at all.
When the Prophet (pbuh) wanted to get up and pray but his cat was sleeping on the sleeves of one of his robes; so he merely cut the sleeves off his clothing in order to not disturb the cat.
I can respect that. You never disturb a sleeping kitty.
39 Comments
cRazi_man@europe.pub · 92 pts · 320d
Do you realise that cats consider themselves to be god? That's their religion. Cats are the diety.
RampantParanoia2365@lemmy.world · 19 pts · 320d
And God doesn't get stockings? What's even the point, then? God...
AngryCommieKender@lemmy.world · 5 pts · 320d
When did stockings go from being large wool sock like things, to being tights without a waist/crotch area?
AFKBRBChocolate@lemmy.ca · 9 pts · 319d
A "stok" or "stocc" was there lower part of a post or tree trunk in middle/old English. It became the name for any close-fitting garment that covered the foot and lower leg (stok of a person). So really it's not that the name went from being one thing to being another, it's that both the things you mention fit the definition.
The other part of the answer to your question is the development of knitting machines able to create stockings from fine cotton or silk thread made the second type of thing more attainable.
HeyThisIsntTheYMCA@lemmy.world · 3 pts · 319d
No, the gods get cream and salmon on holidays
RampantParanoia2365@lemmy.world · 2 pts · 318d
A cream sauce, or just straight milk fat?
HeyThisIsntTheYMCA@lemmy.world · 1 pts · 318d
straight milk fat the gods enjoy diarrhea
CmdrShepard49@sh.itjust.works · 83 pts · 320d
This is hilarious and mom probably wants an excuse to enjoy Christmas just like us atheists and agnostics do (decorating and gifts).
Sabata11792@ani.social · 18 pts · 320d
But those are the worst parts. I just want dinner and to see grandma while she still kicking.
RampantParanoia2365@lemmy.world · 19 pts · 320d
Ok, I'll take your gifts thanks.
Sabata11792@ani.social · 21 pts · 320d
OK but you got to get my mom something nice.
RampantParanoia2365@lemmy.world · 6 pts · 319d
I can do that. I live near a World Market, which is like a Toys R' Us for old people.
0ops@piefed.zip · 5 pts · 319d
Way, way ahead of you
nyctre@lemmy.world · 1 pts · 319d
No, it doesn't count as a gift. Even tho she screamed when she got it.
realitista@lemmus.org · 14 pts · 320d
I only celebrate the pagan celebrations like the Yule tree, Spring celebration of the goddess Eostre, etc. Fortunately that's where the roots of all the good stuff like Christmas trees (Yule log), Santa (Odin), and Easter bunny come from, so reall Christianity doesn't figure into the equation at all.
HeyThisIsntTheYMCA@lemmy.world · 2 pts · 319d
I like burning the yule goat. Me and the wife are little pyros, maybe that has something to do with it
schnurrito@discuss.tchncs.de · 68 pts · 319d
I usually suspect cats of being communists (thus, probably atheists), given they won't shut up about Mao.
DragonTypeWyvern@midwest.social · 9 pts · 319d
You can be a theistic Marxist, such as cats who obviously worship and act on Bast's behalf
Arondeus@lemmy.ca · 7 pts · 319d
Thought I was in dad jokes for a second. Well played! 😂
portuga@lemmy.world · 6 pts · 319d
Nah, cats are buddhist. See how they dgaf? That’s a sure tell
(But that was a nice pun)
sugar_in_your_tea@sh.itjust.works · 24 pts · 319d
Christmas isn't even really religious anyway. My Hindu and Buddhist friends love Christmas, and they don't care whatsoever about Jesus.
Knock_Knock_Lemmy_In@lemmy.world · 12 pts · 319d
Look at how much of Christmas doesn't involve the birth of Jesus.
Etc.
MonkderVierte@lemmy.zip · 9 pts · 319d
Same for japanese, if manga and anime are any indication.
Human just needs a winter gorge and christmas has a nice concept. Call it yulfest if you want.
devolution@lemmy.world · 23 pts · 320d
Your mom is correct. Not acknowledging Catsgiving is offensive.
RickyRigatoni@retrolemmy.com · 21 pts · 319d
No catholic jokes? Really?
Stamets@lemmy.dbzer0.com · 18 pts · 319d
Too low a bar. I only go after jokes that adults can walk under comfortably. What do I look like? A catholic priest?
Darnit. Broke my rule
Knock_Knock_Lemmy_In@lemmy.world · 6 pts · 319d
There was an old lady on my street with about 2 dozen feline pets. She was a Cataholic.
carotte@lemmy.blahaj.zone · 14 pts · 320d
its well known that most cats are catholic. i mean, it’s in the name
spinne@sh.itjust.works · 2 pts · 320d
thesohoriots@lemmy.world · 9 pts · 320d
Cat-echism
UnderpantsWeevil@lemmy.world · 7 pts · 320d
All cats are muslim
ShaggySnacks@lemmy.myserv.one · 6 pts · 319d
I can respect that. You never disturb a sleeping kitty.
captain_aggravated@sh.itjust.works · 4 pts · 319d
I'm pretty sure British Shorthairs are Anglican.
riot@fedia.io · 4 pts · 320d
Sister Minnie 🤌
MacNCheezus@lemmy.today · 2 pts · 319d
No they’re not, they’re Catholic. It’s literally in the name.
UnderpantsWeevil@lemmy.world · 1 pts · 319d
Cat-holics are people addicted to cats
miss_demeanour@lemmy.dbzer0.com · 6 pts · 320d
Catlick.
Maeve@kbin.earth · 5 pts · 320d
This is absolutely 🥰
Lushed_Lungfish@lemmy.ca · 3 pts · 319d
Cat: From the moment I understood the weakness of your flesh, it disgusted me.
DagwoodIII@piefed.social · 1 pts · 320d
Obviously cats are Jewish! Haven't you heard of a meownorah??