Christmas stocking and the tale about gift socks
Have you ever wondered why socks match Christmas so perfectly
Socks and Christmas go together like Roast Pork and stuffing. One complements the other. Even if not as presents, Christmas socks have always been hung by the chimneys, as seen in historical Christmas films like Miracle on 34th Street.
How far back does the history of the Christmas stocking go? Why did people hang them by the fire, and what did it symbolize? Let’s find out. Relax and read our story…
There are various theories, but they all ultimately trace back to Santa Claus and his kind-hearted soul.
One of the most well-known legends tells that one day he visited a very poor family. To protect the three daughters from a grim fate, he threw three bags of gold into the stockings, which were hung by the fireplace to dry… And that’s the story of the Christmas stocking in a nutshell.
Today, Christmas gift socks are an inseparable part of Christmas celebrations around the world…
Although we no longer hang them by the fireplace in every home, Christmas stockings are still with us. Whether they're colorful, thick, patterned, wrapped as gifts, or chosen as part of the outfit for Christmas Eve… they enhance the celebrations with family and friends!
Over time, the Christmas stocking evolved from being merely a symbolic container hung by the fireplace to one that holds gifts. Socks have become gifts in themselves, and so they began to require special packaging.
Wondering how to wrap socks for Christmas? Thankfully, you don’t have to - we’ve done it for you! All Christmas gift socks from Rainbow Socks come in specially designed packaging. You receive a Christmas gift ready to give or to place directly under the Christmas tree!
December is a busy time for finding Christmas gift ideas. Now that you know the legends, can you imagine the holidays without Christmas Eve socks? Celebrate this wonderful time of the year with us and choose a perfect gift for your loved ones.
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