What is traditionally in a Christmas stocking?

A Christmas stocking is usually an empty sock or sock-shaped bag that is hung on Christmas Eve to be filled for Christmas morning. Traditionally they are filled with small gifts such as fruit, nuts, sweets, or toys.


Why do we put out stockings on Christmas?

According to the legend, Nicholas dropped a bag of gold down the man's chimney. It landed in a stocking hung by the fire to dry. Nicholas the Bishop became St. Nicholas, the inspiration for Santa Claus.


Who fills stockings on Christmas?

A Christmas stocking is an empty sock or sock-shaped bag that is hung on Saint Nicholas Day or Christmas Eve so that Saint Nicholas (or the related figures of Santa Claus and Father Christmas) can fill it with small toys, candy, fruit, coins or other small gifts when he arrives.


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