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2. Christmas stocking - Wikipedia

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   The origin of the Christmas stocking is thought to originate in the life of Saint Nicholas. [2] [3] While there are no written records of the origin of the Christmas stocking, there are popular legends that attempt to tell the history of the Christmas tradition. One such legend has several variations, but the following is a good example: Saint ...

3. Why do we stuff stockings? Here's the answer, and little gift ...

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   The Christmas stocking is now a sideshow. But once upon a Christmas morning, it was the main event.

4. 'Twas the Night Before Christmas Full Poem and History - AOL

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   Behold, the history and fun facts behind everyone's favorite festive poem, along with all of the words to read aloud to your family this Christmas. Related: 50 Best 'Nightmare Before Christmas' Quotes

5. Chocolate coin - Wikipedia

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   In the United Kingdom, chocolate coins mimic the design of real money; they are traditionally bought around Christmas and are used to decorate the Christmas tree and to fill the stockings of children. When children visit a friend or relative they are allowed to find and take chocolates from the tree as a treat.

6. Sock - Wikipedia

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   Children hang a large ceremonial sock called a Christmas stocking by a nail or hook on Christmas Eve, and then their parents fill it with small presents while the recipients are asleep. According to tradition, Santa Claus brings these presents to well-behaved children, while naughty kids instead receive coal.

7. How old is Santa? History on the saint, how he became ...

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   The 1822 poem "An Account of a Visit from St. Nicholas," commonly called "'Twas The Night Before Christmas," furthered the narrative that Santa was a "right jolly old elf" who rode a sleigh to ...

8. Christmas - Wikipedia

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   Christmas is an annual festival commemorating ... candles, candy canes, stockings ... The 'history of religions' or 'substitution' theory suggests that the ...

9. How Nutcrackers Became a Classic Symbol of Christmas

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   There are so many enduring symbols of Christmas: the trimmed tree, stockings hung by the chimney with care, and of course, jolly Ol' Saint Nick.But for Ree Drummond, there's one Christmas ...