Our Daughter-n-law gave us the best gifts ever today.

[AverageOldGuy]

Our daughter-in-law handed us each a small soft package. Unwrapped them and there was one for each of us -- socks -- bulky, heavy, wool, handknitted in Ukraine. We were very pleased with the socks and then it hit us -- knitted, by hand, in Ukraine, sold on Etsy, very likely by someone whose Christmas is nowhere near as happy as ours.

And, no, this is NOT and ad for Etsy -- that's where she found them, there may be other sellers also. Her seller sends 85% of the purchase price to the knitters in Ukraine, rest is for shipping.

[MustLoveBeagles]

1. What a wonderful way to support Ukraine

💐🎉

[CaliforniaPeggy]

2. That was the perfect gift! How thoughtful of your daughter n law.

And helping support the people of Ukraine is the Best.

Merry Christmas (a day late!)

[Attilatheblond]

3. OH! Thanks for the tip. Daughter has a birthday in a few months

She has cold feet and also a big supporter of Ukraine, having purchases some items made by women there and even making internet friends there thru her efforts to learn a bit of the language. This will make great presents for her birthday!

Will be scouting Esty to see what I can come up with!

[montanacowboy]

4. I got a beautiful

belt from Ukraine on Etsy and it got here in less than 3 weeks!

[HappyH]

5. Those are beautiful socks!

My feet are warmer just from looking at the photograph!

[SheilaAnn]

6. Me too and I'm in Florida!

[littlemissmartypants]

7. Truly lovely in so many ways.

I wish I wasn't allergic to wool.

🌻🇺🇦❤️🇺🇦🌻 Slava Ukraini! 🌻🇺🇦❤️🇺🇦🌻

[Zackzzzz]

8. Under wool sweaters, I wear lightweight, long sleeve turtleneck liners

Under wool socks, I wear Cool Max liners.
These socks would look great with tights and my Birkenstocks.
I blister from the lanolin in the wool.
My sweaters are hand-me-downs from Mom.

[littlemissmartypants]

9. Sweaters from Mom are the best. Unfortunately, I cannot even handle wool.

I'm allergic to over 100 things. The only thing that my multiple allergy tests have revealed that I am definitely not allergic to is feathers.

[xmas74]

10. What store?

I have a bonus coming and I'd like to drop a few dollars. I want to get the right shop on Etsy. After paying a few extra bills I'd love to buy a pair for Adult Child. (once known as Baby Xmas in the early DU days)

[Emrys]

12. Reverse Google image search came up with this:

https://www.etsy.com/uk/listing/688888754/hand-knit-wool-socks-made-in-ukraine

[mcar]

11. We gave our kids Christmas ornaments

Made in Ukraine. I found them online at Dissent Pins.

[slightlv]

13. I love the gift...

even more so she's supporting the Ukrainian women (I just assume that's who it was) that knitted them. What a wonderful, heartfelt gift all the way around. Let's hope we have more and more of that as the New Year rolls around!

[BlueWaveNeverEnd]

14. Nice!!

[haryn]

15. Another Ukrainian store

I've bought Lapis Lazuli and Carnelian ring bands from the Sparrow Jewelry Store in Ukraine for years. They have many other kind of jewelry with gem stones and other items too. I would highly recommend visiting their store (also on Etsy). They are wonderful, and although it's a pitifully small gesture to support Ukraine, it feels good to buy things from them.