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What did naughty chrildren traditionally get in there stockings?
Naughty children traditionally received a lump of coal in their stockings as a reminder to behave better next year.
Why were stockings traditionally put on table legs?
to hide unseemly bristle
Do the children in Australia hang stockings?
This is an individual family thing. Some children in Australia do hang stockings for Christmas; many do not.
When do kids in Italy hang there stockings?
In Italy, children traditionally hang their stockings on the night of December 5th, in anticipation of the feast of Saint Nicholas on December 6th. It is believed that Saint Nicholas brings gifts for well-behaved children, similar to Santa Claus in other cultures. In some regions, stockings may also be hung for La Befana, a kind witch who delivers gifts on the night of January 5th, known as the Epiphany.
When does st nicholas come to fill stockings?
St. Nicholas traditionally comes to fill stockings on the night of December 5th, which is known as St. Nicholas Eve. On the morning of December 6th, children often find their stockings filled with small gifts and treats. This custom is particularly popular in several European countries and has influenced Christmas traditions in many places.
What do bad boys and girls get in their stockings?
Coal is found in the stockings of "bad" children.
What were stockings made from before nylon was developed?
Traditionally, stockings were made of cotton, linen or wool. The finest were made of silk, far beyond the means of most. A picture of some silk stockings made for Queen Victoria is at the link below, along with a history of stockings.
What fruit is often found in the stockings of children on the Canadian prairies?
Oranges are often found in the stockings of children on the Canadian prairies as a traditional Christmas treat.
What do children hang up for santa to put the toys in?
Stockings. For Santa to put their presents in.
What do children in Europe do instead of hanging stockings for Christmas?
Some children in Europe place shoes outside of their door for Christmas rather than hanging stockings. Other children place gifts or even bouquets of flowers outside.
In the canadian prairies what in stockings?
It is possible that the question is asking about what people in the Canadian prairies traditionally put in their Christmas stockings. Some common items include candy, small toys, fruit, and nuts.
What did naughty children traditionally get in their stockings?
They got some snow and some coal and no presents
