Do you remember Woolworth’s Stores? When my mom was a very young mother, she visited the Woolworth’s in Spokane, Washington to Christmas shop and she saw these very cute stockings with names spelled out in sequins. She could not work the cost of a custom-made stocking for her baby daughter–me–into her meager Christmas budget, but she was able to purchase a less expensive stocking and
sequins and make her own. She did the same when my brother was born.
My stocking has hung every Christmas since 1957. It’s getting a little tattered, and truth be told, it isn’t often filled, but every now and again I find a thoughtful bauble in the toe. The last was a beautiful garnet ring. It did, however, always get stuffed to the brim when I was a kid and loved emptying it.
I hope everyone has a wonderful holiday, filled with lovely moments which will become equally lovely memories.
Merry Christmas!
Jeannie
