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A Christmas stocking is an empty sock or sock-shaped bag that children hang on Christmas Eve so that Santa Claus (or Father Christmas) can fill it with small toys, candy, fruit, coins or other small gifts when he arrives. These small items are often referred to as stocking stuffers or stocking fillers. In some Christmas stories, the contents of the Christmas stocking are the only toys the child receives at Christmas from Santa Claus. Other presents are wrapped up in wrapping paper and placed under the Christmas tree. Tradition in Western culture dictates that a child who behaves badly during the year will receive only a piece of coal. However, coal is rarely left in a stocking, as it is considered cruel.

Today, Christmas stockings are a popular homemade craft. Many families create their own Christmas stockings with each family member's name applied to the stocking so that Santa will know which stocking belongs to which family member.

Stock up your Christmas stockings by visiting your local mall or department store and finding the perfect little goodies for your stockings. You can also browse and order online for stocking fillers and have them arrive by Christmas day.

Some stocking stuffer ideas may include:

• chocolates
• jewelry (bracelets, earrings, rings, etc.)
• mIniature books
• herbal Tea sachets
• fridge magnet kit
• bath soaps, lotions
• magazines
• books
• makeup
• chapstick, lipstick samples
• travel kits
• homemade cookies
• small bagged baking mixes for scones, muffins, etc
• candy bars
• gums
• mints
• candies
• truffles
• homemade trinket box
• word searches, crossword puzzle books
• knitted or crocheted scarves
• candy canes
• toys
• teddy bears
• aroma candles

Source: wikipedia.org
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