Christmas stockings are a cherished tradition. They're hung on fireplace mantles, stair banisters or the foot of the bed. Some are handmade, store-bought or treasured heirlooms. Stream Connecticut ...

Christmas stockings are one of the season’s most cherished traditions, hung on mantels, draped along stair rails, or waiting at the foot of the bed for Christmas morning surprises. Whether they’re ...

Regardless of where you hang your stockings or what they look like, they're an integral part of Christmas for many families. What you may not know is how the tradition started and where it came from.