One of the best parts of the holiday season is the decorations. Streets fill up with strings of lights, Santa Claus makes a ...

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Even decades after Suttons Bay’s Punky Idema passed away, her hand knit Christmas stockings continue to bring joy each holiday season. Brightly colored and personalized, these stockings are still ...

There’s nothing quite like the unbridled thrill of waking up on Christmas morning to see a stocking that’s spilling over with presents in the corner of your room. Even those among us who’ve outgrown ...

Hanging Christmas stockings is one of the most enduring and beloved traditions associated with Christmas celebrations. Seen on fireplaces, stair railings, doors, and walls, stockings add warmth and ...

Welcome to the festive world of do-it-yourself (DIY) Christmas stocking ideas, where creativity and holiday spirit come together to bring a personal touch to your seasonal decor. As the most wonderful ...

One pretty common Christmas tradition you might follow without even thinking about it is putting oranges in the stockings. But, of course, there is an origin story as to why we do this each holiday ...

Toy giant Hamleys has revealed the items most likely to be in our 2025 stockings ... with a phone charger making the top ten. Chocolate coins and a small soft toy both topped the poll with a satsuma ...

A festive dog clip is warming timelines for all the right reasons. In @whiskeytoller’s reel, a red pup sits by the mantel and stares at her stockings with hopeful eyes. She looks back at the camera, ...

Christmas is the most wonderful time of the year. It is also the time when decorating homes becomes the most enjoyable activity. Along with wreaths, garlands, and sparkly ornaments, Christmas ...