Christmas jumpers have become a winter wardrobe staple in recent years, but have you ever stopped to think why we wear them?
The Christmas jumper, also known as the ‘ugly’ Christmas sweater, has become a popular holiday tradition around the world. While it is unclear who exactly invented the Christmas jumper, it is believed to have originated in Scandinavia in the 1950s. The Norwegian and Swedish ski teams were known to wear jumpers with festive patterns on them during the Winter Olympics, which helped to popularise the trend.
The 1980s saw an increase in Christmas jumpers in the United States and in the UK, thanks to popular movies that featured characters wearing them, however they didn't really take off until 1990s.
One classic movie that comes to mind is "National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation" (1989), in which the character Clark Griswold wears a variety of loud and colorful Christmas sweaters. Another popular movie is "Home Alone" (1990) features the character Kevin McCallister wearing a red and green sweater with a reindeer on it.
Additionally, "Elf" (2003), where the main character Buddy wears a green and yellow elf-inspired sweater.
And my absolute favorite was Mark Darcy, in the 2001 film "Bridget Jones's Diary." Darcy's jumper featured a reindeer motif and was famously described as a "vile, blue jumper with a reindeer on the front." Some might give Mark Darcy credit for the initial explosion in the style status of the Christmas jumper! These are just a few examples of my favourites but there are many more Christmas movies out there.
Can you think of any where the characters are wearing fun and festive sweaters?
The winter months can be chilly, and a Christmas jumper is the perfect way to stay warm while still looking stylish. They're a fun and playful way to show our love for the holiday season. Plus, they're a fab conversation starter at Christmas parties and events!
So, this Christmas, why not embrace the trend and wear a Christmas jumper or why not try a Christmas t-shirt?
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