The document is a story told by children in Suances, Spain about GLOGS, a type of traditional wooden shoe that was commonly worn in the region, especially during rainy and muddy conditions. The children's grandfather Ramón shares with them photos and a pair of GLOGS he has kept, explaining how they are made of wood with studs on the bottom and sometimes lined with socks or slippers. Ramón notes that GLOGS are still worn by some farmers in Cantabria and during regional festivals where people dress in traditional costumes including the shoes.
4. We love everything related with Christmas: Christmas
lights, Christmas decorations, Christmas pudding.......
We wish you enjoy the Cristmas decoration made for all
of you.
We want to tell you a story about GLOGS, a typical shoe
many years ago in Cantabria.
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6. Once upon a time, a cold day in autum my sister and me were in the living room with our
grandad Ramón.
It was so cold that we couldn’t go to the park to play.
So, grandad told us this story…:
7. " When I was a little boy it was so raining that all the fields and paths in Suances
were completely mudy. We had to wear GLOGS to go to school. Do you know what’s this?
- No, we don’t.
8. GLOGS- said Ramón - are wooden shoes, with studs on the bottom. Sometimes, a pair of
slippers or socks are placed to keep warm feet. They are very useful.
Look around, he said, showing some GLOGS he had in a closet.
9. Even today they are still used in some villages and valleys of Cantabria for farmers who tend
their herds of cows.They are also used in some regional parties in Cantabria where people get
their costumes and shoes with them.
10. -And, who makes them, grandad? asked my sister.
- Good question, dear. Expert people in carving wood. I have some photos .
11. And my sister and I had a great time with our grandad and his GLOGS.
And that’s the end.
-I want to try them on, " can I? - Said my sister. Me too, Grandad.
- Sure, I’ll help you.
