Girls christmas stocking ideas: The Best Girls Stocking Fillers in 2023 (Stuffers You Will Both LOVE!)

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The Best Girls Stocking Fillers in 2023 (Stuffers You Will Both LOVE!)

Cool Stocking Stuffers for Girls

With Christmas, girls stocking fillers are where you get to be creative!

It’s an opportunity to give items that are fun but also practical. Because let’s face it, there are a lot of toys that end up taking up space. (Then, get thrown out months later.) We never want girls stockings stuffers to be part of that, and the following list reflects that!

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Stocking Stuffer Ideas Girls, Tweens & Teens Will Love!

Useful Stocking Stuffer Ideas for Girls

First, these ideas are practical (yet fun) and become well-used items in a girl’s belongings.

The Wet BrushThese hair brushes WORK LIKE MAGIC in a girl’s wet hair. We also use them for dry hair, and it’s the best brush I’ve found for my girls.

Face Masks – In many areas, kids’ face masks are still needed. And I know that my girl is very specific about the types she likes. These face masks are expressive for girls!

Garments for Winter – With winter coming, cute gloves and winter hats fit nicely into a stocking.

Cooking Tools – As kids grow, they can help in the kitchen more! So, get them their own set of baking utensils, safer kid knives to use, or an apron that keeps them clean.

Swimming Goggles – Does your girl like to swim? Make sure she has swim goggles ready to go! Swim flip flops are easy to add too!

An Analog Watch – All kids have to learn how to tell time, so help your girls out with this fun Disney Frozen watch and make it both fun and helpful.

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Piggy Bank – Help your girl save money but gifting her a small piggy bank, coin purse, or box to keep her coins and dollars safe.

Christmas Coupons – For a fun way to promote experiences over stuff, try a free coupon book for kids, or specific coupons for Christmas!

Socks and Underwear – While they are never the most fun thing to receive, most kids (and adults) appreciate a new set of undergarments. Here are fun girl socks and underwear sets.

Food – Oranges are traditional, or place a unique treat (like these easy caramels) or a candy cane in the bottom of the stocking for an extra surprise.

For more useful items, I have an entire post of gifts that ARE NOT toys!

Cheap Stocking Stuffers for Girls

Next, if you are looking for affordable gifts for $7-$5 and under, Check out this list!

Hair Elastics – In my house, we can never have enough of these elastics for ponytails! We prefer these because they are completely pain-free.

Mermaid Nail Clippers – Your girl will love using these fun clippers all by herself.

A Toothbrush and Toothpaste – Restock their supplies with a fun electric toothbrush that helps them keep their teeth cavity-free.

Chapstick – 100% Natural chapstick from Burt’s Bees is both exciting and good for her. This holiday set has four different types or you can stick one in easily for a few dollars.

A Deck of Playing Cards – It’s simple, but a deck of cards provides endless entertainment once you learn a few games.

Creativity for Kids Mini Garden This cute little garden is the perfect size for a stocking and allows girls to grow their own seeds. If your girl likes mermaids or unicorns, she’ll love this!

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Sunglasses – Kids need eye protection just like adults! Try these sunglasses that come with straps to keep them on.

Gum – Most kids go crazy over a fun flavor of gum. It’s an easy win for something that’s so cheap!

Fun Girls Stocking Fillers

These stocking stuffer ideas for girls are cool and creative, just what most girls love!

Hair accessoriesHair clips, hair bands, and scrunchies all work extremely well as stocking stuffers for girls. It’s a little something that adds flair to her day!

Bath bombs – Most girls love a luxurious feeling bath. So, give her a fun bath bomb to really get into it.

Jewelry – Whether you get her a necklace she’ll love or even a small jewelry-making kit, these items are a hit with girls and easy to fit into her stocking.

Water Beads – Non-toxic water beads encourage sensory play and are fun to watch and do! This bag comes with a great assortment of colors.

Hair Chalk – These non-toxic chalks allow girls to temporarily dye their hair fun colors!

Glow-in-the-Dark Stars – I almost didn’t add stars in this list because there are SO MANY pieces. But I remember loving these as a kid, and they really do make for a special girls stocking stuffer.

*If you are looking for boys too (or you just want more ideas), check out the boys stocking fillers HERE >>

Arts & Crafts Stocking Stuffer Ideas for Girls

Gel and Scented PensThese gel pens are glittery AND scented, so she’ll love using them for everything!

Sensory Creation – Get even more creative with this Playfoam. Or try modeling clay for older kids and play doh for younger ones.

Flower Magnets – Melissa and Doug has created a craft set that allows kids to paint their own magnets. It’s a fun craft idea and also makes for a useful fridge item.

How to Draw Animals – This simple book of tutorials will teach your girl how to draw most animals! If she’s an animal lover, and is also into art, this is an easy winner! (Here’s one for mermaids and unicorns too!)

A Kids Camera – Let your girl document her favorite moments with her very own camera. This camera comes in four different colors.

Craft supplies – Googly eyes, glitter glue, pipe cleaners, and anything crafty you can find at Michael’s will keep your girl busy on any upcoming snowy days. (Here’s a set on Amazon)

Need ideas for little ones? Try these stocking stuffers for babies and toddlers!

Good Games for Girls

All kids adore games, and these fit perfectly into any child’s stocking.

Sleeping Queens Tin Game – This fun medieval royalty game comes in a handy tin so your girl can take it anywhere. Just watch out for potions and dragons!

Taco Cat Goat Cheese PizzaThis silly game is both simple and hilarious. It gets everyone going in seconds. (*26,000 great reviews!)

Phase 10 – Your whole family will love this classic rummy-style card game.

Monopoly Deal Card Game – Now you can take Monopoly with you! Use this fun card game for your next family night if your child loves variations of the classic board game.

Travel Sized CheckersThis “take and play anywhere” Checkers is perfect for road trips and when waiting in line. And its shape makes for one of the best girls stocking fillers!

*Games are also a great thing to add to your family night before Christmas box!

The Best Girls Learning Stocking Stuffers

Next, keep her reading and learning with these fun girls stocking fillers.

Scratch Art Notes – Help them practice writing in a super cool way with these colorful scratch notes!

A Recorder – Buy a recorder if you know she’ll eventually need one for music class, or just to encourage her interest in music.

Bookmarks – Encourage her love of reading with super cute bookmarks! Or print off free bookmarks HERE>>

A Book LightThis pink book light is genius! It’s long-lasting, rechargeable, and it provides easy, convenient light. (For older kids)

Blue Light Glasses – Kids spend a lot of time staring at screens these days. Save their eyes with blue light glasses! They help with glare and eye strain, plus the kids feel super cool.

Books – Great books are both fun and help kids with school. Popular book series for girls include The Babysitter’s Club, Nancy Drew, and Junie B. Jones.

Girls Ideas to Keep Them Active

These small items encourage movement and play!

A Cool Jump Rope – Bring back the cool jumping games and rhymes with this old-school pink wooden jump rope.

Pop Fidget Toys – For whatever reason, pop-it toys are super popular with kids these days. These pop its from Amazon are a great size for her to stick on her backpack. (And they make bracelets now too!)

A Bicycle Bell – We love hitting the trails on our bikes, but the kids would much rather have bells to alert others than have to yell.

Sport Supplies – Things they need for extra-curricular activities make for the perfect girls stocking stuffers. Buy extra high socks for soccer kids, batting gloves for softball players, a gym pass to practice basketball, or anything else small your sports player could need in the future.

A Fitness Tracker – A tracker for her steps motivates her to keep moving in a fun way! It includes a way to track sleep and heart rate too.

*For more active ideas, check out these great outdoor gifts girls love.

My Daughter’s Stocking Fillers

Check out exactly what I put into my daughter’s stocking this year, then keep reading for fun teen girl ideas!

Note: These gift ideas are for informational purposes only. Do your own research for health and safety.

Stocking Stuffers for Teen Girls (and Preteens)

Finally, tweens and teenage girls can be difficult to shop for because they become quite particular. Here are some great ideas they’ll love.

Notepads, Journals, & Planners – Help your girl keep track of to-do lists or jot down ideas with a notebook that allows her to be creative. This sloth notepad is fun, or go for a full diary HERE>>

Bath & Beauty Stuff – You can’t go wrong with items that make your pre-teen or teen feel pretty. Here’s a great list of small items that fit well in a girl’s stocking.

  • Quality hand cream
  • Tweezers, nail clippers, etc.
  • Bath bombs
  • Body lotion
  • Animal skin care masks
  • Fun nail polish
  • Lip balm

Makeup – Makeup can be tricky, but if there’s an eye shadow or lip balm she’s been eyeing, now is the perfect time to add it to her stocking. (Don’t forget makeup remover too!)

Stainless Steel Straws – Help your daughter reduce waste with these fun straws that fit neatly in her drink.

A Tumbler or Mug – Gift your teen girl a nice tumbler to take with her or a personalized mug so she quits stealing your drinks.

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Earrings – Just like with younger girls, jewelry is the perfect size to fit into a teen’s stocking! Consider these pretty initial earrings, a necklace, or even a bracelet.

A Razor – As girls start shaving their legs, it’s fun to get them razors they’ll like! Shaving cream is also a fun one to stick in a teen girl’s stocking.

A Gift Card – Finally, teen girls can be PICKY. That’s why a gift card to their favorite place is always a good option.

To Consider With Christmas Stockings

That’s it! If you are still stumped, leave a comment below and I’ll help brainstorm ideas for your girls stocking fillers below! And to have your kids give you specific ideas themselves, check out the free printable kids wish list!

What are your favorite stocking stuffers for girls? And do you use the same items every year?

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The Best 2023 Stocking Stuffers for Girls

200+ Best Stocking Stuffer Ideas for Women

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Make shopping quick and easy with the ultimate list of the best stocking stuffer ideas for women (and book lovers) that she will ADORE, based on my own personal experience.

They are all small and under $50, with almost all under $25. And most of them are from Amazon. You can’t go wrong with one or more to get a quick win with her on Christmas morning.

First, I share clickable photos of my personal top picks you’ll want to see. Then, I share the full clickable list of cheap stocking stuffer ideas for women, including gift cards, beauty, home, food, style, and travel.

Many, if not most, of these ideas are items I personally use and love. The mother, daughter, girlfriend, wife or other ladies in your life will too!

Lastly, I share the best stocking stuffer ideas for book lovers who are female, since this is primarily a book blog.

I made an effort to make these things popular, practical, useful and/or consumable items she will actually use and love, and to keep nearly everything as small and cheap as possible (nearly everything is inexpensive under $25, and most even cheaper than that).

Lastly, as mentioned earlier, most of these recommendations link to Amazon to make your shopping as quick and easy as possible.

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Stocking Stuffer Ideas for Women

Gift Cards

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Beauty

  • Nail polish & related accessories (a top seller on my blog; use code OJJULIANNEB20 for 20% off any system)
  • Necessaire body wash (a top seller on my blog; use code JULESB10 for 10% off at Necessaire)
  • Face mask
  • Hand mask
  • Foot mask
  • Hand cream
  • Manicure kit
  • Hand sanitizer
  • Foot file
  • Lip gloss (my favorite brand)
  • Hair repair kit (popular brand) (another option)
  • Blush (cult favorite color)
  • Clean beauty set (I LOVE this brand)
  • Lip mask (I keep this one on my nightstand; popular with readers)
  • Brush set (my favorite brand)
  • Brush cleaner
  • Face wipes
  • Shower steamers
  • Shampoo scrub (trust me, it’s so good!)
  • Cleansing balm (so gentle, melts makeup away)
  • Lash primer (my favorite one)
  • Mascara (my favorite one)
  • Cleanser (such a good one + clean beauty)
  • Makeup setting spray (award winner)
  • Dry shampoo (a great option)
  • Argan oil (so many uses)
  • Coconut melt (also so many uses)
  • Moisturizer (my absolute favorite one)
  • Beauty blender (I have been using one for years)
  • Tangle Teezer wet hair brush
  • Ice roller (I LOVE mine for headaches and it’s a bestseller on my blog)
  • Boar bristle hair brush
  • Bath bomb
  • Hand soap (a popular clean brand)
  • Eye gels
  • Facial spray
  • Facial razors for women
  • Sleep mask
  • Sea soak
  • Dry brush
  • Micro-fiber hair towel
  • Hand sanitizer
  • Shower brush
  • Razor set (I use this one)
  • Shaving cream (A great, clean one at a great price)
  • Lip balm (award winner; the one I use)
  • Serum set (my favorite ones; also clean beauty)
  • Blotting papers
  • Soap scrub (the only brand I use; clean beauty)
  • Body cream (ultra-rich cult favorite for Winter)
  • Wine wipes (dentist approved to maintain your pearly whites)
  • Loofah

Home

  • Candle (a holiday scent from my favorite candle brand)
  • Diffuser
  • Mini cheese knife set
  • Chom chom pet hair remover (worth every penny; the absolute best! Also a best seller on my blog)
  • Silver cream (your silver will sparkle like never before)
  • Jewelry cleaner (I use this one)
  • Fabric shaver (love mine)
  • Spoon rest
  • Wine stopper
  • Wine markers
  • Eyeglass holder (I love mine!)
  • Wine aerator and pourer (love mine; an ingenious little gadget)
  • Red wine stain remover
  • Stovetop simmer fragrance kit
  • Face flower pot
  • Monogram coaster
  • Dust cleaning gel
  • Glass frame
  • Champagne sealer (works SO well to maintain those bubbles!)
  • Marble wine coaster
  • Travel wine glass
  • Travel mug (fits perfectly in a car cup holder)
  • Catchall tray
  • USB candle lighter
  • Lunch bag
  • Letter opener
  • Mad Libs
  • Crossword puzzle
  • Tic Tac Toe
  • Mini Jenga
  • Yahtzee
  • Wooden block puzzle
  • Reusable straw
  • Desk toys
  • Tubshroom for hair
  • Scrub Daddy sponges
  • Lunch bag
  • Letter opener
  • Goo Gone
  • Mesh laundry bags
  • Poo-pourri spray
  • Wine opener
  • Avocado tool
  • Spaghetti measuring tool (perfect serving sizes every time)
  • Herb cutting tool (we love ours)
  • Handheld fan/spray bottle (I use this outdoors)
  • Planner (comes with stickers!)
  • Mini notebook (or, another popular option)
  • Fun postage stamps
  • Satin pillowcase
  • Small desk calendar
  • Silicone popcorn popping bowl
  • Shopping list pad
  • To-do list notepad
  • Stasher bags (so useful and easy to clean)
  • Cards Against Humanity packs
  • Playing cards
  • Uno cards
  • DVDs

Food

  • Truffle zest and sea salt (Oprah’s favorite; our favorite)
  • Milk frother (I use this one)
  • Coffee beans (our FAVORITE local brand)
  • Coffee warmer
  • White truffle oil (we use this one)
  • Black truffle oil
  • Hot honey
  • Hot chocolate (or, Williams Sonoma brand)
  • Popcorn kernels
  • Hot sauce
  • Truffle hot sauce
  • Dried fruit
  • Tea
  • Cookies
  • Peanuts (this brand is SO good)
  • Chocolate-covered pretzels (our favorite local brand)
  • Mulled wine kit
  • Beer koozies
  • Gourmet mustard
  • Nuts
  • Unique wine glass (my favorite; looks so luxe)
  • Cocktail kit
  • Pretzel making kit
  • Chocolate fondue
  • Edible flower seeds
  • Sourdough starter set
  • Holiday jam
  • Anything from Trader Joe’s (seriously, anything)
  • Fun candy
  • Unique herbs
  • Mints

Style

  • Tortoise shell earrings (neutral yet bold at the same time)
  • Satin scrunchies (the ones I wear. )
  • Teleties
  • Earmuffs
  • Terry headband for shower
  • Leopard print scarf (I have this and love it!)
  • Ear warmers (I have had this brand forever)
  • Fuzzy socks (these are long-lasting and affordable)
  • Blue light glasses (Oprah’s favorite brand!)
  • Pedicure socks
  • Headband (I love this brand’s styles)
  • Pom hat
  • Knit beanie with light
  • Undies (the brand I wear)
  • Hand warmers
  • Monogram necklace (a popular style)
  • Hair clips
  • Text-friendly gloves
  • Apron
  • Hand warmers

Tech

  • Phone tripod
  • Portable phone charger
  • Pop socket
  • Cord organizers
  • Pretty earbud case
  • Clip-on ring light
  • Magnetic cellphone wallet
  • Thumb drives
  • Earbud cleaning kit
  • Car phone charging cord

Travel

  • Travel jewelry organizer
  • Bangle bracelet key ring
  • Swimsuit pouch (keeps everything else in your bag dry!)
  • Passport holder
  • Ring holder
  • Personal safety alarm
  • International travel wallet (The one I use. Cheap and so many colors!)
  • Travel umbrella
  • Luggage tag
  • Card case
  • Purse organizing pouches
  • Purse emergency kit
  • Car wipes
  • Travel lint roller
  • Travel toothbrush
  • Reusable bag
  • Cable ties for cords
  • TSA approved pouch
  • TSA approved travel sized bottles
  • Car freshener
  • First Aid Kit
  • Waterproof phone case
  • International adapter

Women’s Stocking Stuffer Ideas for Book Lovers

The best stocking stuffer ideas for readers include a book club kit, book lovers’ tea infuser, book ornament, book socks, book mug, bookmarks, bookplates, book notecards, custom embosser, gel pens, and a post-it set. Keep scrolling for all my favorite picks!

And even if she’s not a book lover, this list may still give you some more stocking fillers for women!

Book Club Kit

This compact book club kit is easy to stuff in a stocking and carry along in a purse to book club.

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Book Lovers’ Tea Infuser

What better way to marry the love of books and tea than with this little bookstack tea infuser?

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And if you want to add a little something extra to your tea infuser gift, check out these Novel Teas — 25 teabags tagged with literary quotes and made with English Breakfast tea.

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Book Ornament

I have this specific book ornament, and I absolutely adore it. Your favorite book lover will also cherish it each year.

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Related Post: If you like to DIY, you can make a bookish ornament using my ornament tutorial.


Book Mug

Bookworms simply love book mugs for drinking comforting coffee or tea while we are reading. How about this Book Lover’s mug?

And I have to mention the popular Yeti Rambler. I have this mint green one on my desk, and it keeps my coffee warm all morning.

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More recommendations:

  • Anthropologie also consistently has the prettiest and most unique mugs.
  • I personally adore my affordable milk frother.
  • A coffee mug warmer is another fun and affordable option.

Book Socks

Book socks will keep your loved one cozy while reading. There are so many fun options. These are a few I really like.

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Bookmarks

When it comes to bookmarks, I absolutely love my bookmark light. It’s rechargeable, adjustable, and has several settings. It’s perfect for reading by the fireplace or in bed.

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Bookplates

Bookplates are such a fun gift for a book lover to personalize and customize their books. I like these illustrated bookplates, which are so cost-effective.

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These Molly Hatch owl bookplates are also cute.

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Book Notecards

What better way for a book lover to write notes than on book-themed notecards?! Here are two eye-catching sets of literary notecards.

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Custom Embosser

A custom embosser is also guaranteed to elicit oohs and aahs. I love mine.

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Gel Pens

These are my favorite gel pens for underlining and taking notes.

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Post-It Set

And this Erin Condren post-it set is just one of several styles that are fun for marking pages and taking notes.

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Conclusion

Those are the best stocking stuffer ideas for women and book lovers.

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Jules Buono

I’m the founder and president of The Literary Lifestyle, an authentic community that helps busy women relax, learn, and embrace a very cozy way of life. I also serve as the lead writer and editor-in-chief.

I’m a reader of 100+ books per year, I studied English literature, and I’ve been on The Today Show’s Read with Jenna Book Club, Oprah’s Book Club, Reese’s Book Club, and media outlets including Buzzfeed, The Atlantic, and Esquire. My essay was published in the book But I’m a Gilmore!

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🎖▷ Why You Shouldn’t Worry About Weight Gain With Lamictal

If you’re worried that taking Lamictal (lamotrigine) might cause weight gain, there’s good news. It probably won’t affect your weight much. If anything, you’re more likely to lose weight due to Lamictal than gain weight, but either way, the changes are likely to be pretty small.
The effect of Lamictal on weight has been little studied and various clinical trials have found minimal effect. In fact, some researchers even considered the drug as a possible remedy for obesity and as a remedy for overeating. This information should be reassuring for people with bipolar disorder, as many of the medications used to treat this condition can cause weight gain.

Lamictal findings and weight gain or loss
Lamictal is an anticonvulsant that can be used to treat seizures such as epilepsy. It is also used as a mood stabilizer for bipolar disorder.
In the first clinical trials with the drug, 5 percent of adults with epilepsy lost weight while taking Lamictal, while 1 to 5 percent of patients with bipolar I disorder gained weight while taking the drug. The researchers do not disclose how much weight patients have gained or lost.
Meanwhile, a 2006 study comparing the effects on weight of Lamictal, lithium, and placebo found that some Lamictal-treated patients gained weight, some lost weight, and most remained about the same weight. Weight changes are usually not many pounds anyway. Obese patients taking Lamictal lost an average of four pounds, while the weight of non-obese patients remained virtually unchanged.
Relationship between weight gain and other bipolar drugs
Weight gain from medications used to treat bipolar disorder is unfortunately quite common. Some mood stabilizers commonly used for bipolar disorder, especially lithium and Depakote (valproate), carry a high risk of weight gain.
In addition, the atypical antipsychotics Clozaril (clozapine) and Zyprexa (olanzapine) tend to cause significant weight gain in people who take them. Finally, some antidepressants, notably Paxil (paroxetine) and Remeron (mirtazapine), have been associated with weight gain.
Therefore, if you are already overweight, you and your psychiatrist may want to consider additional weight gain when determining your bipolar medication regimen. Based on this, Lamictal may be a good choice.
Lamictal as a possible treatment for obesity
Lamictal has also been studied as a possible treatment for obesity in people without epilepsy or bipolar disorder.
In a small 40-person clinical trial conducted in 2006, researchers randomly assigned participants to receive either lamictal or placebo for up to 26 weeks. Each participant in the study had a body mass index (BMI) between 30 and 40, placing them in the obese group to the level of severe obesity. Those who took Lamictal lost an average of just over 10 pounds. Those who took the placebo lost about 7 pounds in the meantime, so while those who took Lamictal lost more weight, they didn’t lose all that much more.
Another study in 2009 looked at Lamictal as a remedy for overeating. This study involved 51 people with the condition that 26 of them received Lamictal, and 25 — placebo.
Those who took Lamictal lost more weight than those who took placebo (about 2.5 pounds versus about one-third of a pound) and did have significant improvements in blood sugar and cholesterol lab test results. However, Lamictal did not appear to affect other aspects of the eating disorder when compared to placebo.

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Christmas stocking: the legend of St. Nicholas, American version, and 10 ways to hang Christmas stockings without a fireplace | Entertainment

Hanging a Christmas stocking is a common practice in many European families. This tradition has recently been adopted by residents of the CIS countries. Parents try to please their kids, and children are looking forward to New Year’s surprises from a fairy-tale hero. The Christmas stocking creates a special festive atmosphere in the house and cheers up.

The legend of St. Nicholas

The history of the Christmas stocking is based on myths and legends. It is difficult to say where exactly the idea to hang a stocking before the New Year holidays appeared. But such a tradition exists in many countries around the world.

The most popular is the legend of the good St. Nicholas. The story tells of a nobleman who suddenly becomes a widower. The man was left alone with three daughters completely without a livelihood. Most of all, the father was worried about the fact that the girls were left without a dowry, because no one would want to marry them.

On the eve of Christmas, Saint Nicholas visited this poor family. He saw girls’ stockings drying over the fireplace. The good old man filled them with gold. The girls received a chic dowry and were able to successfully marry.

This story travels all over the world. Different countries have their own interpretations of the legend. But one thing remains the same — people continue to hang stockings over the fireplace and fill them with gifts for their babies. Some mistakenly believe that the tradition has its roots in the United States. In fact, European settlers brought Christmas stockings to America.

The popularity of the tradition increased significantly in the 19th century. Clement Clark Moore wrote «The Night Before Christmas» which referenced the magic stocking several times. In 1869, writer George Webster published Santa Claus and His Works. And here again Christmas stockings were mentioned. The tradition has become stronger every year.

The appearance of the Christmas tree

With the advent of the New Year tree, many Europeans abandoned the tradition of hanging stockings over the fireplace. In addition, some were confused by the size of this attribute. Gifts simply did not fit in the stocking. Then there was a tradition to leave surprises for children directly under the decorated Christmas tree.

At the same time, the Europeans did not forget about stockings. This attribute remains in many homes today. With his help, families decorate their homes before the New Year holidays. Some parents fill stockings with sweets.

Which stocking should I choose?

Christmas stockings come in a variety of Christmas designs. The most popular are felt products decorated with white trim. Along with this, many try to personalize their decor. So, for example, some people embroider the names of children on stockings, so that it would be easier for St. Nicholas to decide where which gift should be put. Do not forget about pets. After all, they are also waiting for Christmas.

Creative parents create themed stockings. Decor can be sporty or musical. Often, whole pictures are embroidered on stockings. It could be a Christmas tree or a scene of children skiing. There are also gold or silver stockings.

Christmas decor doesn’t have to be red. You can choose a stocking in accordance with the overall interior design. The decoration can be green blue or even pink. It is important that the stocking is in harmony with the room, creating a festive atmosphere in the house.

What if there is no fireplace in the house?

It is traditional to hang a Christmas stocking over the fireplace. But such an interior detail is rarely present in a modern home. There are many more places to decorate in the house. If stairs are present, the railing is ideal for placing Christmas stockings. Additionally, you can decorate the stairs with garlands.

Another interesting option is bookcases and shelves. You can hang the decor on the side parts. If your living room doesn’t have custom shelving, you might consider placing temporary shelves near the Christmas tree.

A door frame is perfect for decorating a room.

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