Now that I think of it
Is it possible that someone, somewhere is having a Boxing Day like

‘Dad where’s my present’
‘What present’
‘My present, it’s supposed to be in the stocking’
‘The stocking IS the present’

When it’s the time for soft hats, you probably shouldn’t have permanent ahoge right on top of your head.
Headcanon: Steven can NEVER get that tuft of hair down. He’s tried to get Skarmory groom it and even an Aron to sit on his head, but IT. STILL. DOESN’T. WORK.