Fun on the Holidays with Christmas Pajamas
Christmas Pajamas are called u201cpyjamasu201d, which is derived from the Persian words u201cpayu201d and u201cjamau201d that mean leg garment. Footed Pajamas Arenu2019t Always For Kids. They actually started out as something designed for adults. The first versions were made when people began sewing socks to the bottom of their pajama pants. It wasnu2019t to just keep their feet warm; it was to prevent bugs like termites from nibbling on their toes. Nightcaps Were All the Rage. Nightcaps were popular throughout the 19th century. The purpose is pretty obvious: to keep a personu2019s head warm during the winter while he or she slept. The pointed cap is long enough to wrap around your neck like a scarf, but not so long that it could choke you in the middle of the night. In Japan, itu2019s totally acceptable to wear a set of silk PJs out in the day or evening! In eastern China, it is not unusual in the late afternoon or evening, for adults to wear their pajamas in public around their local neighborhood. There are 3 Types of Pajamas: Traditional pajamas, Contemporary pajamas, Daywear Pajamas. Traditional pajamas consist of a jacket-and-pants combination made of soft fabric, such as flannel or lightweight cotton. The jacket element usually has a placket front and its sleeves have no cuffs. Contemporary pajamas are derived from traditional pajamas. There are many variations in style such as short sleeve pajamas, pajama bottoms of varying length,[16] or, on occasion, one-piece pajamas,[17] and pajamas incorporating various materials. Daywear pajamas may today refer to women's combination daywear, especially in the US where they became popular in the early twentieth century, consisting of short-sleeved or sleeveless blouses and lightweight pants.
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