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Similarly one may ask, where does the tradition of Christmas stockings come from?

The tradition of Christmas stockings originated in the generous deeds of a nobleman named Nicholas who was born in 280 A.D. in Asia Minor. Nicholas dedicated his life to following the principles of Jesus Christ, using his wealth to help impoverished and suffering people.

Furthermore, are Christmas stockings Pagan? Like many traditions, the Christmas stocking is a blend from myth, legend and history. It is not unheard of that the early Christian Church would co-opt or mimic the traditions of other cultures in order to allow their missionaries to spread the gospel in pagan lands (the process is called Syncretism).

Simply so, when should you open your Christmas stockings?

However, the time to open Christmas stockings is another story. Some people get their stocking stuffers on Christmas Eve or the first thing on Christmas morning. Some people get their stockings before opening presents, some after, and some people get Christmas stockings instead of presents.

What do people put in Christmas stockings?

Pick out items like pencils, crayons, small watercolor sets, or stickers to put in the child's stocking. There are tons of fun craft supplies you can find that don't cost very much and are small enough to fill any size stocking. Coloring books, small journals, stamps, and fun erasers can go in the stocking as well.