Be honest: Are you still hanging stockings under the fireplace, or just putting them for the look?
The tradition of Christmas stockings has roots in the legend of St. Nicholas leaving gifts, with a story about him tossing gold into a poor man’s home, where it landed in a stocking. America has gone wild for centuries putting up stockings for their kids on Christmas morning, and oftentimes blowing the Gift Giving budget by a lot; It doesn’t have to be. Find some unique stocking stuffer gifts that might even outshine what’s under your tree. Here’s our top ten local stocking stuffer list:
Art Jewelry: Who doesn’t like a sparkly surprise for Christmas that can be cherished for a long time?
Our local craftsmen pick: The Jeweler’s Workshop
2110 Atwood Ave., Madison, WI 53703, (608) 251-7705.
Socks: Socks are a perfect stocking stuffer and can be worn right when taking them out of the wrapping paper! A perfect small gift that lasts for winters to come.
Our local handmade sock shop pick is: Good Day Shop
1925 Monroe St., Madison, WI 53711, (608) 720.1116.
Holiday Candy & Cookies: Candy and cookies are loved by everyone, young and old and definitely belong into the holiday season. A sweet treat is the perfect surprise in a stocking
and we love this local pick: Clasen’s European Bakery
7610 Donna Dr., Middleton, WI 53562, (608) 831-2032.
Chocolates: Everyone loves chocolates! Be smart to not turn on the fireplace until the lucky person has opened their stocking.
Our local pick: Infusion Chocolates
2503 Monroe St., Madison, WI 53711, (608) 233-1600.
International Snacks & Treats: It’s fun to give a snack or a treat to a family member that traveled internationally this year, and receives a treat from the country they have visited. A memory they will cherish and enjoy.
Our local pick is: Za’s Exotic Snacks
515 University Ave., Madison, WI 53603, (608) 405-3009.
Self care Item: Gift a self care item for your loved one to chill out, relax, and do something caring for themselves.
Our local pick: The Soap Opera
319 State St., Madison, WI 53703, (608) 251-4051.
Art Supplies: While on break-home from school or college, your teen’s favorite memory might be created with art supplies from:
Lynn’s of Madison
5928 Odana Rd., Madison, WI 53719, (608) 274-1442.
Christmas Ornaments: Some families have a tradition to gift a new ornament for the tree every year. A local small business to get yours this year which is unique to Wisconsin is:
The Red Barn Company Store
114 E Main St., Waunakee, WI, (608) 850-4285.
Books: Gift the joy of reading this Christmas, and find your unique book at this local bookstore:
Ink & Ivy Book Boutique
2134 Regent St., Madison, WI 53726, (608) 467-2000.
Holiday Nuts: It’s typical for a St. Nick’s stocking, and every child or teen needs their snack while playing, watching movies or studying. Get them here:
Fortune Favors
114 E. Main St., Madison, WI 53703, (608) 709-1077.
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