Stockings full of surprises are a Christmas staple. (Courtesy photo)

Stuff the stockings

Stockings are staple pieces in many homes during the holiday season. 

Brightly decorated with seasonal colors, stockings represent family, friends, and even pets. 

They are exciting and can be decorated with many different designs. 

Filling the large socks with small items adds a fun surprise to Christmas morning. 

Fuzzy socks, chapstick, and jewelry are some of the many ideas that anyone could put in their family member’s stocking. 

Adding fun hat and mitten sets, helps keep people warm in the cold weather.

There are a lot of things to add to stockings: Games, makeup, fun small puzzles, etc. 

For pets, include treats and a variety of toys. For example, add tennis balls, chew toys, and a Frisbee for a dog.  

Homemade items are also fundamental gifts to include. From homemade soaps to crafts, anything that comes from the heart can be added. 

Gift cards allow the gift receivers to pick a present of their choice from their favorite store. It also helps to lessen the stress of finding the perfect fillings. 

Filling stockings is an iconic and joyous part of Christmas day.