Blanket day

Primitive people sat by the fire on animal skins and covered themselves with them while sleeping The Highlanders living in the mountains of Scotland used plaids, ie warm shawls and scarves to make it easier to endure harsh weather conditions Each checkered or striped tartan (TaurTan) had its own unique design, symbolizing a specific family or class Scottish kilts, which were made from sheep's wool, became part of the national costume In 1746, after the battle on the Culloden plateau near Inverness, the English authorities banned the highlanders from wearing them But the Scots could not give up kilts, which became a symbol of freedom and independence of the nation They continued to be worn, despite the threat of heavy fines and imprisonment, and were also used as bedspreads Today, tartan is an indispensable interior detail in a classic style October 26th is Blanket Day Autumn coolness, cloudy and rainy weather is conducive to thinking about life and solitude The poetess M Tsvetaeva asked these questions in one of her early poems Blankets made from llama and sheep wool have long been used to protect against the cold in the Andes by the Aztecs The Greeks claim that checkered bedspreads, flokati, were invented by them back in the days of Ancient Hellas Thanks to the conquerors, plaids came to the north of Great Britain to the Gauls and became part of the national costume The highlanders sewed them from 2 pieces of fabric from 4 to 8 meters long, after which they wrapped them around the waist and threw one end over the shoulder Today, the Scots, Welsh and Irish wear small kilts - the lower part of the ram in the form of a skirt Wrapping yourself in a blanket or blanket helps to create additional coziness and comfort, to find yourself in a protective cocoon and experience true relaxation It's nice to read your favorite book or watch a movie, drink a cup of tea or a glass of wine in the warmth A soft checkered bedspread, a symbol of comfort and stability, after some oblivion, experienced a rebirth in the twentieth century The plaid plaid, which appeared in almost every home, has become an indicator of good taste and an example of a high-quality product In honor of the holiday, which is celebrated on December 26, it is customary to give soft and cozy rips, a symbol of warmth and care, to loved ones You can wrap yourself in a blanket alone, but it’s better - together, coloring the funny celebration with a romantic mood The holiday can be celebrated anywhere: in the silence of the house, at a picnic in the company of friends, or on the noisy veranda of a cafe The main thing is not to forget to comply with the obligatory condition - to wrap yourself in a blanket like a butterfly in a cocoon, relax and experience true bliss