Countries all around the world hang stockings from the mantelpiece to be filled with treasured holiday treats on Christmas Eve. Those participating in this holiday ritual include Germany, Great Britain, Canada, and the United States. Children hang stockings in anticipation of small gifts from Santa Claus as he arrives overnight. This time honored tradition dates from the early 19th century, with possible origins in the time of Saint Nicholas, the 4th century CE in the United States.
The tradition of the Christmas stocking is a fond and fun ritual many kids look forward to each Christmas. The stockings are treasured keepsakes the kids will treasure and pass down to their children. What a great way to make sure your grandchildren and great grandchildren have keepsakes from their grand parents and great grand parents. Today we invite you to look at the latest in Christmas Stocking assortments for your holiday preparation.
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Brenda, My kids love the stockings too, it's so fun stuffing them with fun treats, toys and small gifts. Plus I always add coal :)
These are really some cute stockings. The stockings were my kids favorite part of Christmas.
2uesday, We have a few small stockings handed down to our kids from when we were kids, they put them on the tree too, I always put something in them. I five dollar bill or the like then the kid who hung it finds the surprise. Great fun! I love holiday and Christmas traditions.
lobobrandon, I really like those candy cane stocking holders too, it is a new twist on stocking holders I know kids will love.
Wow! That's a pretty impressive collection you have here. The Candy Cane stocking holders are amazing! Never seen them used that way before