Christmas Stockings

This wonderful Christmas tale, set in the late 1800s, shares the touching story of a young boy named Peter. He sells newspapers to help his family while his father is away at sea, and he's been saving a bit of his earnings to buy a model schooner in the woodworker's shop. But after Uncle Jim, the woodworker, tells him the story of St. Nicholas, Peter discovers the meaning behind the hanging and filling of Christmas stockings and learns a heartfelt lesson in kindness and generosity. Filled with the rich, realistic illustrations of Jim Griffin, children ages 4 to 8 will discover the depth of God's love shown through others as they learn the Christian meaning revealed in The Legend of the Christmas Stocking. Through imaginative and innovative products, Zonderkidz is feeding young souls.

Here are Stork, Hippo, Lion, Fish, Elephant, Snake, Fox, and Bug. When Santa has a stocking mix-up flop, these clever animals fix it with a merry Christmas swap!

Make this Christmas one your family will remember forever by knitting Christmas stockings for the entire clan. The 19 fun, simple-to-follow patterns presented here make it easy for even first-time knitters to create beautiful stockings, not to mention delightful knit and felt ornaments for the Christmas tree. And Knit Christmas Stockings! is not only fun and easy to use, it's also economical. With single-pattern prices from $3.50 to $9, a knitter buying 19 patterns could spend over $150! But with Knit Christmas Stockings! knitters get 19 great patterns for just $14.95.As with all the books in Storey's die-cut Knit series, this book is written with the first-time knitter in mind. All knitting instructions are in plain English, no esoteric terms or indecipherable abbreviations. And if a project calls for an unusual technique, the instructions are accompanied by detailed illustrations of the process. This straightforward approach has resulted in rave reviews of the Knit series from novice, infrequent, and experienced knitters. And yarn shop owners love the series, too. The revolutionary format and simple instructions are bringing new knitters into stores

"Dream your dreams, my child, and knit them into the wool." A long time ago a girl named Claire learned to knit by her mother's side. As the mother knit mittens, scarves and all sorts of clothing for the wealthy people of the town, Claire set about knitting stockings to keep her toes warm. Claire, her mother and father, you see, were poor. They lived in a stone hut, with little wood to burn and meagre food to eat. So Claire knit stockings and--with Christmas approaching--heeded her mother's words to knit her Christmas dreams into the wool. Soon Claire became known as the stocking girl--with many orders for stockings to fill. One such order ensured her a handsome payment. Enough to fill her family's hut with light and food. But as she trudged through the snow to deliver the stockings on Christmas Eve, Claire was stirred to share her knitted dreams with someone truly in need. From the Hardcover edition.

_________________ ‘Thank goodness for Katie Fforde, the perfect author to bring comfort in difficult times. She really is the queen of uplifting, feel good romance.’ AJ PEARCE _________________ Delve inside this CHRISTMAS STOCKING choc-full of perfectly themed, never-before-published seasonal short stories perfect for anyone who loves romance, humour and happy-ever-after endings. By the Sunday Times Number One bestselling author, Katie Fforde. 'A lovely, warm read to sink your teeth into' Heat 'Delicious - gorgeous humour and the lightest of touches' Sunday Times 'A perfect match for an afternoon curled up on the sofa!' Sun THE CHRISTMAS STOCKING: Romy is all set to join her boyfriend and his family in France for Christmas, though truth be told she isn’t looking forward to it very much. And then she meets Felix – and her plans for the big day suddenly become a lot more interesting. CANDLELIGHT AT CHRISTMAS: It was meant to be the perfect Christmas – surrounded by friends and family in their beautiful home in the country. But then the lights go out, and Fenella knows she will have to work very hard to keep everyone happy ... THE CHRISTMAS FAIRY: It’s Christmas Eve in Crinan, and a young man is on his own with only his nephew and niece for company. Then Ella arrives. Dressed as a fairy, she is determined to wave her wand and give them all the best Christmas ever. And many more! Guaranteed to make this your happiest Christmas ever!

Looking to enliven your Christmas stocking tradition? Each of the dazzling stockings in this holiday treasury will make a picture-perfect addition to a mantel, holiday table, or staircase banister. Whatever your style -- bright and whimsical, stately and sophisticated, or personalized and fun -- there's a stocking in this collection just right for you or someone else on Santa's list. 30 stockings to sew, reflecting 15 themes: Blue Christmas, Stockings with Trimmings, Dreaming of a Bright Christmas, All Wrapped Up, Hung with Care, Red-and-White Delights, Holly Jolly Christmas, A Show of Chenille, In Perfect Harmony, Merry in Monograms, Stitched in Style, Make It Personal, Tradition with a Twist, Lots of Dots, and Perfect in Plaid. Better Homes and Gardens® Christmas Stockings (Leisure Arts #4567)

With this charming 12-page book, kids will love the stories, puzzles, trivia, legend and lore. The Christmas Stockings book combines reading and activities in a kid-friendly format. Written at a second or third grade level, the clear, readable style easily captures and maintains kids' interest. In this book, the kids will discover: How children in Quebec, Canada used to hang their Christmas stockings from their bedposts. How many European children used to set out their shoes for Santa Claus to fill instead of stockings. In Appalachian America, a goodie string often served as a Christmas stocking. And More!

Adorn your mantle with handmade crocheted stockings! Whether you are looking for a stocking reminiscent of Christmases past or love a fresh twist on tradition such as the Santa hat or mitten "stocking," you'll find just what you need in this collection. Styles include colorful textured patterns, granny squares, stripes, bobbles, cables, and more; some with tassels and ties and all with a loop for hanging. Change up the colors to go with any holiday color scheme. All patterns are achievable by a beginner to intermediate crocheter, and small projects like this are the perfect place to learn and practice new skills. Your unique stocking may also give Santa a clue as to what he should put in your stocking—more yarn!