You don’t have to spend a fortune to fill your family’s stockings for Christmas.  Stocking stuffers are usually novelty or small gift items, such as pocket toys, stuffed animals, travel games, electronics, for the kids; and candles, perfume, coffee, tie clips, mugs, logo tee shirts for the adults.  The simple the stocking stuffers the better.  Remember, there are presents under the tree — so don’t go overboard on the stocking stuffers.

Great Christmas Stocking Stuffers

• Small Gift baskets
• Logo tee shirts
• Stuffed animals
• Travel games
• Pocket toys
• Candles
• Personalized items
• Sample size perfume
• Small hand tools
• Accessories for gifts under the Christmas tree
• Gift certificates
• Gift cards

The History of Christmas Stockings

There are several theory of how Christmas stockings came about.  I’m only covering the Dutch story.  During the 16th century Dutch children would fill their clogs with straw for the animals (reindeer or donkey — not quit sure).  In return they would receive treats.  How we got from clogs to stockings is a mystery.

During these financial hardtimes we find ourseleves in — the best stocking stuffers is a gift from the heart.  Write a love poem, do a family craft project (scrapbook), or bake the family’s favorite cookies.

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