The origin of the fireplace stocking owes more to myth than fact. Legend says the original Saint Nicholas, who traveled around bringing gifts and cheer to those in need, came upon a small village one year and heard of a family in need. An impoverished widower, devastated by the passing of his wife, could not afford to provide a dowry for his three daughters. St. Nick knew the man was too prideful to accept money, so he simply dropped some gold coins down the chimney, which landed in the girl's stockings, hung by the fireplace to dry. Thus the modern tradition was born, though present-day stockings are commonly stuffed with tiny gifts and candy, not gold.
What are you planning to put in your stockings this year? We at A-1 Home Carelove to give small candies, thoughtful notes, and gifts in ours.
A-1 Home Care has provided In Home Senior Care since 1991. We are A+ rated with the BBB and a member of the national care planning council. Our agency provides services in Temple City, Arcadia, Altadena, Glendora, Glendale, Monrovia, San Marino, Sierra Madre, South Pasadena and Los Angeles.
