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Yes, in fact in many parts of Spain children do put straw in their shoes...but only if they are over the age of 10. Before the age of 10, they put green grass in their shoes to show they are yet "green".
It is a custom started in the 16 century when there was a surge in the scorpion population and children would become injured or killed putting on their shoes in the morning. Parents started putting in the green grass for young children, green grass in generally considered the better scorpion repellent because as grass withers into "hay", much of the phytochromium dissipates.
After some time, the scorpion population once again dwindled to normal numbers, but the straw in the shoes custom, and its strong association to life affirmation, was kept in place.
In Spain there is an expression that loosely translates into, "May the straw in your shoes always be green" Meaning of course, to you always the best!
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What do children in Spain put under the Christmas tree?
Children leave their shoes on the windowsills and fill them with straw, carrots, and barley or the horses of the Wise Men. Their favorite is Balthazar who rides a donkey and is the one believed to leave the gifts.
What do children do with their shoes in Spain in January 5th?
put their shoes out on their porch waiting for gifts and candy
What do with their shoes in Spain on January 5?
They leave it outside there doorstep and then there santa puts presents or coal in itThey place their shoes on the doorstep, and in the secret of the night , the three wise man pass leaving gifts.
When do children put out their shoes?
Do you mean when do they put shoes out for Christmas? It is done December 5th.
What do children do with their shoes?
They usually put them on their feet
Where do people put out shoes instead of stockings?
i think it is in mexico or spain
why do your put out your shoes for st nick?
bc children used to put their shoes out and St. Nick would out money and gifts inside their shoes.
Instead of stockings what do dutch children put out on Christmas?
They put out their shoes. I think I remember reading that Dutch children put out wooden shoes with hay in them for the reindeer!
What do children put on their doorsteps on January 5th?
their shoes
What do children put on the doorstep on January 5th?
their shoes
What do french children leave out to put their Christmas preasents in?
there shoes
Why do children put their shoes on the doorstep on January 5Th?
Children put their shoes on the doorstep on January 5th as part of the tradition of celebrating the Epiphany, which marks the arrival of the Three Wise Men in many cultures. This custom, particularly prevalent in countries like Spain and parts of Latin America, involves leaving shoes out so that the Wise Men can fill them with gifts and sweets during the night. It is a festive way to encourage excitement and anticipation for the holiday celebrations.
