The Lucknow Sentinel, 1986-12-03, Page 477,77-177,
Christmas Gift Guide—Page 11
Stocking Staffers
Christmas stockings are fun for all
ages. Those delightful little gifts,
some whimsical and some useful,
are welcome. The stockings, whether
simple or elaborate, are a reminder
of an age-old tradition.
In the days of St. Nicholas, patron
saint of boys and girls, legend has it
that three dowry -less girls hung
their stockings on the mantel to dry.
On Christmas Eve when St. Nicholas
dropped his bag of gold down the
chimney, it landed in the girls'
stockings.
By the Middle Ages all Christmas
presents were delivered by St. Nick
and left in the stocking, not one of
special design but just an ordinary
sock. Typical gifts were cakes, nuts,
dolls, small toys, clothes, Bibles,
writing materials and alphabet
books. There was an orange at the
toe, useful presents with a new six-
pence in between and an apple at the
top. Today's stockings are usually kept
from year, to year and often have the
person's name on them. The idea is
that Christmas stockings are so
special that Santa will be eager to
fill them with goodies. The stocking
itself makes a nice Christmas gift
for a new baby or other new
members of the family. In addition
to felt or knit 'stockings, we've seen
some home designs of challis print
or suedecloth trimmed with beautiful
lace. They're pretty enough to be
filled with greens to decorate a door
or stairway. These charming stock-
ings can be created for last minute
gifts from an inventive choice' of
fabrics dressed up with nostalgic
lace and trim.
Stocking stuffers can come out in
the open as decorations, cornucopia
or a gift garland tree. Just tie small
gifts on a door or wall decoration of
evergreens. Or an attractive cor-
nucopia can hold gifts for both fami-
ly and visitors. A small Christmas
Do You Have
B.oaters And Fishermen
on your Christmas List?
Do we have news for you.
tree hung with small gifts color
keyed to each family member is uni-
que. For example, the green
packages can be for father, the red
ones for mother, and so on. A mantel
isn't the only place to display stock-
ings as many owners of two storey
houses have discovered. A stair rail
trimmed with a garland and hung
We have a full line
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barometers, compasses,
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omein and see
"Brian" today. Let
him help you with
all your gift ideas.
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Prices are applicable for depatt.,re from Toronto jan. 1-19/;87
and are per person, based on double occupancy (unless
noted), in Canadian dollars. Some products may be sold out
or may not be available on all dates.
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