The origin of Christmas stockings may go all the way back to Norse mythology. Children would often fill boots or shoes with food for the Norse god Odin’s horse Sleipnir. Odin would apparently return some kindness by filling the now empty boots with gifts or candy.
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Fun Fact: Origin of the Word Cake
The origin of cake itself is debatable especially on what makes a “cake”. But the English word is Scandinavian in origin from the Old Norse “kaka”.
Fun Fact: The Noble Rank of Earl Etymology
The earl noble rank in England came from the word jarl from Scandinavia. It basically meant “chieftain” in modern English. Earls are of equal rank to counts in the rest of Europe.
Fun Fact: Mistake Etymology
The English word mistake comes from the Old Norse word mistaka meaning “take in error” in modern English.
Fun Fact: Largest Viking Ship
Viking fun facts