Edmonton Journal explains the history behind Canada's signature legwear: Long Johns

[bigdealjay]

Even if you haven't heard of the Long John Index, the Edmonton Journal has a great article about Canada's favourite wintertime leggings: Long Johns.

Call them leggings, long johns

[Caelinsmomma]

I'd never heard of the long john index, thanks for sharing!

My daughters, 10 and 13, have the fleece-lined leggings for under skirts and dresses in the winter, and it makes such a huge difference - they don't get those cold chappped legs I remember from being a kid.