The Quiz: What are lederhosen?
Hats
Shorts
Shoes
Socks
Lederhosen are classic male garments of Bavarian origin. They are a style of short leather breeches with suspenders, generally worn during Oktoberfest celebrations. Lederhosen began as work wear for peasants in the 18th century before becoming fashionable for nobility. A few decades later, the tradition gave way to trousers and pantaloons, but then Oktoberfest came along. The first celebration took place in 1887 and, in an effort to preserve Bavarian culture, lederhosen and dirndls (the female counterpart to the style) were named the official garb for attendees — a rule that still applies today.
The correct answer to this quiz is Shorts.