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With Christmas stockings for all ages
A POPULAR CHRISTMAS EVE TRADITION, HANGING STOCKINGS STRIKES A CHORD FOR YOUNG AND OLD ALIKE, WHETHER HUNG NEAR THE TREE OR AT THE FAR END OF A BED. OFTEN THE FIRST THING OPENED AND EMPTIED ON CHRISTMAS DAY, STOCKINGS ARE THE PERFECT PLACE FOR SMALL GIFTS, TOKEN TREATS AND SOMETHING TO MAKE YOU SMILE FIRST THING IN THE MORNING. BESIDES, WHO CAN RESIST THE SEASONAL SATSUMA OR CHOCOLATE BEFORE BREAKFAST?
WHAT’S THE STORY? it's thought the custom of placing shoes or socks out to fill with coins originates from the era of odin, and later st nicholas, in eastern and scandinavian europe. Children were first encouraged to put out their own socks, but soon special stockings were created. During the Victorian era many of the Christmas traditions we observe today were embraced and moved into the mainstream. it was then that stocking designs started to become more varied, personalised and popular heirloom treasures. today, Christmas stockings are an essential place to dispense gifts as well as a decoration idea in many a country home. WHICH STYLE TO CHOOSE traditionalists love to bring cheer with a bright red and white stocking. But for a smarter style, choose one made from luxurious velvet or go for the on-trend scandi look with a a neat grey knit with faux-fur trim.
STYLE IT UP Plain stockings or socks can easily be transformed with braids, faux fur or trim. Add extra sparkle with beading, sequins or even jewelled broaches. or try adding a patch or appliqué pattern for an individual look.