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Decades-old tradition leads Marylanders to burn socks. See why

Decades-old tradition leads Marylanders to burn socks. See why
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Decades-old tradition leads Marylanders to burn socks. See why
One of Maryland's more unusual traditions was honored Saturday in full force as people burned their socks in Annapolis.The idea is to celebrate the spring equinox and the beginning of the boating season by burning those nasty winter socks.The tradition dates back to the 1970s, and, this year, even the governor joined in."What's great about today is that it's tradition, it's history, it's bringing the community together. But what's also great about it is that it's not just a celebration of the past, it's also a celebration of our future. So, the energy out here is so beautiful, and I needed to get rid of those socks anyway," Gov. Wes Moore said.The event also featured live music and all-you-can-eat oysters.

One of Maryland's more unusual traditions was honored Saturday in full force as people burned their socks in Annapolis.

The idea is to celebrate the spring equinox and the beginning of the boating season by burning those nasty winter socks.

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The tradition dates back to the 1970s, and, this year, even the governor joined in.

"What's great about today is that it's tradition, it's history, it's bringing the community together. But what's also great about it is that it's not just a celebration of the past, it's also a celebration of our future. So, the energy out here is so beautiful, and I needed to get rid of those socks anyway," Gov. Wes Moore said.

The event also featured live music and all-you-can-eat oysters.

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