Ho Ho Ho! Christmas time is almost here. Have you gotten all your stockings above the fireplace? Decked your home with all kinds of thistles and holiday decor? Got the Christmas tree out with various ornaments. When you’re busy getting everything ready for Christmas, don’t forget to figure out what to fill inside those Christmas stockings!  

 

What is a Christmas stocking?

 

Christmas stockings are sock-shaped bags that are hung usually around the fireplace or chimney. It’s traditionally hung on Christmas Eve and used for Santa Claus to come by and fill it with all sorts of small gifts. If you’re wondering what to put in Christmas stockings, this guide is here to provide “Santa” with some ideas.

 

What to put in a Christmas stocking

 

Christmas Stockings come in different sizes. For example a 9-inch small Christmas stocking could only fit a couple of chocolates or candies inside, perfect choice if you want something super elegant and not too vibrant.

You could also choose the red velvet classic Christmas stocking which is able to fit a lot more inside. From a couple of small toys, games, socks, and more.

 

what to put in christmas stocking

 

● Stocking fillers are usually small gifts or items. Traditional stocking fillers include chocolate, especially golden coins, other candies, fruits or socks, etc. For different people, they will appreciate different types of stocking fillers. Here are some inspirations on what to get for all your loved ones.

 

What kind of gifts would be suitable as general stocking fillers?

 

● Socks

● Card games or puzzles

● Small toys

● Sample sized items

● Jewelry

 

For Kids:

 

When placing items for your younger children, you can never go wrong with some fun toys! Of course, you can also throw in some small treats like chocolate or candies. They probably won’t enjoy candles or socks that much. Some great gifts for Christmas stocking ideas are:

 

● Mini arcade machine

● Small plushy

● Coloring pens

● Puzzles

● Sippy cup

 

classic christmas stocking

 

For Adults

 

Generally, there are a lot more you can choose from when gifting adults, and you would have a better idea of what they like. If you want to be a little naughty for the holiday season, try adding in some mini alcohol bottles. Since Christmas stocking fillers don’t have to be so extravagant, here are some examples to get you started if you’re unsure what to do.

 

christmas stocking for kids

 

● Samplers such

○ Skincare

○ Perfume

○ Mini soaps

 

● Small home decor items

○ Curtain tie-backs

○ Small Christmas ornaments

 

● Jewelry or watches

 

● Candles

 

● Earphones

 

● Fit-bit or health trackers

 

● Diffusers

 

● Small tech gadgets

 

● Water bottles

 

● Mini alcohol

 

Custom Christmas Stockings

 

Do you have more than one person in your household? Don’t worry about mixing up the stockings with custom Christmas stockings. Try out these elegant letter-embroidered mini stockings from TheHues Christmas stockings! Customize to have everyone’s first name letter on the stocking itself.

 

custom christmas stockings