Everyone has their favorite Christmas tradition. Every family does their own little things during the holidays to make memories with their loved ones. My absolute favorite Christmas memory as a kid was always opening my Christmas stocking. My grandma made me my childhood stocking. I started the Christmas Eve PJs. for my children to have their own memories. Our elf Snowflake delivers a hand written note along with PJs that Mrs. Clause made. The note says some good things that the kids have done, acknowledging some extra hard work in school, art club, student council, and spelling tests. Mrs. Clause writes how proud she is of the children’s behavior. Mrs. Clause tells them in their little note, how Santa is watching and especially enjoys when they help their siblings. Their entire face lights up with excitement when reading the notes.
What makes this tradition so special for my family and I is what goes in the stockings. Santa and his elves put everything inside the stockings. Since Santa brings gifts for the stockings, my children are always excited to open them first. Santa’s elves can only bring presents that are homemade. I shop craft fairs, festivals, and Etsy shops for things to put in their stockings. This year I am beyond excited for their goodies. I found some great things, and I’m sharing all their shops and sites with you today!