History of the Christmas jumper

Scandinavian beginnings: (1890-1960) The jumper's history can be traced to the heavy, warm sweaters that were hand knitted in Scandinavia and Iceland before the twentieth century.

These jumpers are knitted with beautiful patterns, These jumpers are often knitted. A more traditional approach is often a roll neck (or "turtleneck") top-pulled garment. In the United Kingdom, Christmas jumpers became popular during the 1980s after a variety of television presenters such as Gyles Brandreth and Timmy Mallett began wearing them during the Christmas holidays. In particular, their popularity may be attributed to the influence of singers such as Andy Williams and Val Doonican, who appeared in these type of jumpers in their television Christmas specials.[1] In Ireland, The Late Late Show's host wears an extravagant jumper for the Christmas Late Late Toy Show.

Here's a picture of a modern light up Christmas Jumper.

How cute is that? These can come in many different colours and patterns. May it be santa, Rudolph or elves. Or I love animals on Christmas Jumper patterns. For example:

Or Christmas tree jumper?

Or Scandinavian stylized patterned jumpers? This is so traditional in Scandinavian countries since 1860.

Modern Rudolph jumpers

Santa Claus jumpers

Holly wreath jumpers

Elf Christmas Jumper

Who knew the tradition as popular as it is, was actually a vintage tradition in Scandinavia. And since the 80s, in Britain been popular as a Christmas tradition.

Most people would wear these while they decorate the tree.

Popular apparel at party season at Christmas as well... Makes the wearer stand out.

But don't leave your furry friends out of the festivities, at a site called www.boohoo.com, they have a trend of matching the owners of a dog with their pooches with matching Christmas jumpers.

See What I mean? That's cute.

You and your dog can await Santa's arrival in matching style.