One of the reasons Christmas is a wonderful time of the year is the scope and depth of Christmas traditions. Many traditions touch our inner souls while other traditions speak to the child in us. The list of traditions from A to Z includes the full range of traditions. S is for Stocking is one of the our treasured traditions that reminds us of childhood, of the wonder of Christmas, and of the mirth of the season. 

is for Stocking.

Leaving gifts in Christmas stockings reportedly began with Saint Nicholas. According to legend, three poor girls left their washed stockings on the fireplace mantel to dry overnight. Saint Nicholas knew the girls were poor and threw three bags of gold coins down their chimney. The coins landed in the girls' stockings.  

Santa Is Coming Soon...

Most American children eagerly await Santa Claus each year.  As part of our American culture, we view him as a jolly old Saint Nick. As soon as the last dish is washed from the Thanksgiving meal, we know that Santa is coming soon. 

Children of all ages love to see Santa and to have him in our homes. But children are not the only ones watching for Santa. Visions of Santa are printed on Christmas wrappings and bags, on paper plates and napkins, on greeting cards, and 

on dishes.