Traditionally,
Christmas stockings are hung on a fireplace mantel, however
there are other ways to hang Christmas stockings.
First, the most
important thing to remember is that all the Christmas stocking toes
should point in the same direction. (Some prefer all the
Christmas stocking toes point to the right, others prefer the left).
Next, for those
who have mantels, the key is to find matching Christmas stocking
holders to hang your Christmas stockings. There are many
pretty holders on the market, some are
ceramic, others are cast iron or brass. If you are thinking
about stuffing your Christmas stockings with items that are somewhat
heavy, you should think about purchasing holders that are sturdy
enough to hold the Christmas stocking in place so it doesn't tip
over.
Another idea is
to hang hooks underneath the mantle on which to hang your Christmas
Stockings. You won't be able to see the hooks and that will
leave your mantle free for other Christmas items, such as a wreath,
garland, candles, or family pictures.
If you do not
have a mantle. you could string garland across the fireplace and
hang your Christmas stockings by a pretty piece of ribbon. Be
careful that you hang your Christmas stockings high enough, so that
they are not too close to the open fire.
For those who do
not have fireplaces, I suggest hanging your Christmas stockings from
a
horizontal wooden coat rack that has pegs. Attach the coat
rack to a wall and hang the Christmas stockings from the wooden pegs
by a pretty piece of ribbon. Also, if you have a stair
rail, they can be hung nicely from the rail, surrounded by garland
and red bows, as seen in the picture at the right. Be
creative!
Christmas
Stockings
horizontal wooden coat rack that has pegs. Attach the coat
rack to a wall and hang the Christmas stockings from the wooden pegs
by a pretty piece of ribbon. Also, if you have a stair
rail, they can be hung nicely from the rail, surrounded by garland
and red bows, as seen in the picture at the right. Be
creative!