I find the divergence around stocking traditions to be fascinating. Take, for example, the stocking itself. My family uses ones that are hand-knit by a family member – the same ones, year after year. The first time I realized that some people buy new stockings every year, I about lost my mind – it just did not compute. Or that a family keeps the same stockings, but that they’re not assigned to any one person, and which stocking is filled for whom changes from year to year. WHAT. To be clear, I don’t think there’s anything wrong with either of those scenarios – just that they were so outside the realm of my experience that they were hard for me to grasp, ha! And then there’s what goes in the stockings. My family’s traditions include small trinkets, candy, and basic toiletries (new toothbrush, sunscreen, etc.). Other family traditions I’ve encountered over the years have been as far apart on the spectrum as socks and fruit… and a designer bracelet. Finally, there’s the opening: free-for-all? One at a time? First thing in the morning? Final event of the day? Whatever your stockings look like, whenever you open them, I hope you find a few things on this list to help fill them! (I’ve mostly linked to Amazon here, but this is an instance where I love to pick up little treasures throughout the year — a great opportunity to shop small and local.) Kiddos:— Linen hair bow pairs (we have these – perfect for braids!)— MagnaTile cars (the most coveted pieces in our house!)— Glowing stars— Stick-on earrings— Crayola stamper markers (these will be in June’s stocking)— Mini parachute launcher— Tegu magnetic blocks— Make-your-own ice cream sundae sticker book— Lunchbox notes about God and science— Unicorn shower caps! (Also in June’s