NPR News: Decades ago, a Maryland sailor burned his winter socks. Now it's a spring tradition

Decades ago, a Maryland sailor burned his winter socks. Now it's a spring tradition
In Annapolis, Md., people gather each year to usher in the warmer weather by burning their socks. The springtime tradition is the unofficial start of the Chesapeake Bay sailing season.

Read more on NPR Category: Arts & Life March 26, 2026 at 04:00PM Blog Beauty 24/7