In many homes this holiday season, Christmas stockings hung with care are an enduring tradition. While the exact origin is unknown, the popular story traces the tradition back to Saint Nicholas of Myra — who was the 4th-century bishop credited with helping a widower and his daughters avoid being sold into slavery because they could not afford to pay dowries. According to legend, on one night, the generous saint secretly threw bags of gold coins down a chimney, which slipped into the girls’ stockings hanging to dry.
In the 19th century, Clement Moore’s 1822 poem A Visit from Saint Nicholas — more commonly known as The Night Before Christmas — brought stockings into even more widespread use. At that time, children hung up their everyday socks in hopes that Saint Nicholas would fill them with treats like candy, nuts, fruit and coins.
Today, many families use boot-sized stockings, which can hold more gifts. These can be homemade, found in a store or designed and stitched by family members. Stockings also come in a variety of materials, styles and sizes, and can be embellished with embroidery, appliques and needlepoint. Some are adorned with images of snowflakes, reindeer and trees; others are personalized so Santa can know which stocking belongs to whom.
Whether made of traditional velvet, cotton or wool, these festive and creative stockings from Grandin Road will help you tap into your inner elf this year. The collection includes a pair that features a curved toe, perfect for slipping in a jar of extra-special olive oil or a bottle of wine, and another with a cheerful Christmas print that will complement a holiday tablescape.
AICHLO 20 Inches Monogrammed Christmas Stockings,Letter M Personalized Christmas Stockings Red Stocking for Christmas Plush Cuffs Initial Christmas Stockings Holiday Xmas Gift
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BRYUBR Photo Clip String Lights with Remote, 40FT 120 LED USB Powered Fairy Lights Picture Clips, 8 Modes with 50 Clear Clips for Dorm, Bedroom, Christmas, Party, Wedding Decor (Warm White)
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Minetom Color Changing Fairy String Lights - 33 ft 100 LED USB Silver Wire Lights with Remote and Timer, Starry Fairy Lights for Bedroom Party Indoor Christmas Decoration, 16 Colors, Adapter Included
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Karlling Battery Operated Christmas Lights,13 ft Short Clear Wire String Led Twinkle Fairy Light for Small Mini Xmas Tree and Wedding Party Indoor/Outdoor Decoration(Multicolor)
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Christmas Elf Behaving Badly Plush Toy | Elfette Novelty Long Bendy Naughty Girl Christmas Doll | 12 Inches
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Joiedomi Clear Christmas Lights Outdoor, 100 Count 21.5FT Christmas Tree Lights Indoor, Warm White String Lights, Green Wire Xmas Lights Decorations for Holiday Event Wedding Party Decor
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HXWEIYE 300LED Fairy Curtain Lights, 9.8x9.8Ft Warm White USB Plug in 8 Modes Christmas String Hanging Lights with Remote for Bedroom, Indoor, Outdoor, Weddings, Party
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Touber Tree of Life Ornament, Christmas Decoration, Holiday Present Idea, Heirloom Keepsake, Round Ceramic, Bauble Present, Tree of Life
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HXWEIYE 120LEDs Photo Clips String Light, Warm White 40Ft Fairy Light with 52 Clear Clips & 12 Hooks on Wall, Timer & 8 Modes USB Powered Copper Wire String Light for hanging picture, Bedroom Party
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