Stockings

Christmas stockings are a popular tradition for children. They are usually hung by the chimney or on a mantle Stockings are often filled with small treats and goodies like candy, nuts, and small toys Children traditionally wake up Christmas morning to find their stockings filled and ready to open The tradition is thought to have originated from the legend of Saint Nicholas, who left gifts in children's stockings Christmas stockings come in a variety of colors, patterns, and materials, such as cotton, fleece, or velvet