Hahaha dirty Gav!
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You must have coins in a stocking just like in the story of Santa Claus or it's not a proper xmas stocking!
Quote: RubyMae - Glamourous Snowdrop at Large @ October 25 2008, 1:35 PM BSTYou must have coins in a stocking just like in the story of Santa Claus or it's not a proper xmas stocking!
That the One where he doesn't have enough change for a mars bar at the next services? must be hard driving them truck all night long.
Chocolate coins?
hahahaha ewwww.
Nicked from Wiki.
The true story of Santa Claus and Christmas Stockings begins with Nicholas, who was born during the third century in the village of Patara. At the time the area was Greek. His wealthy parents died in an epidemic while Nicholas was still young. Obeying Jesus' words to "sell what you own and give the money to the poor," Nicholas used his whole inheritance to assist the needy, the sick, and the suffering. He dedicated his life to serving God and was made Bishop of Myra while still a young man. Bishop Nicholas became known throughout the land for his generosity to the those in need, his love for children, and his concern for sailors and ships.
Through the centuries many stories and legends have been told of Saint Nicholas' life and deeds. These accounts help us understand his extraordinary character and why he is so beloved and revered as protector and helper of those in need.
One story tells of a poor man with three daughters. In those days a young woman's father had to offer prospective husbands something of value—a dowry. Without a dowry, this poor man's daughters were unlikely to marry.
One night after the daughters had washed out their clothing, they hung their stockings over the fireplace to dry. That night Saint Nicholas, knowing the despair of the father, stopped by the man's house after the family had gone to bed. He peeked in the window and saw the daughters' stockings hanging by the fire.
Inspiration struck Saint Nicholas, and he took three small bags of gold from his pouch and threw them carefully, one by one, into the stockings. The next morning when the daughters awoke, they found their stockings contained enough gold for them to get married.
The bags of gold, tossed through an open window, are said to have landed in stockings or shoes left before the fire to dry.
This led to the custom of children hanging stockings or putting out shoes, eagerly awaiting gifts from Saint Nicholas. Sometimes the story is told with gold balls instead of bags of gold. That is why three gold balls, sometimes represented as oranges, are one of the symbols for St. Nicholas. And so St. Nicholas is a gift-giver
I see. So no trucks?
No. 
Where did the trucks come from then?
Very interesting there Ruby! 
Quote: Gavin @ October 25 2008, 2:01 PM BSTWhere did the trucks come from then?
*can't. stop. giggling*
Quote: RubyMae - Glamourous Snowdrop at Large @ October 25 2008, 1:20 PM BSTI finished my list last night
I've not even started mine yet, but I suspect it'll be verrrry short too. I can think of only one thing I really want.
*taps nose*
(And I don't mean cocaine.)
Quote: Gavin @ October 25 2008, 1:28 PM BSTAgreed Stocking for Ruby.
And photos for Gav.
Yay! My satsumas are bags of gold.
Quote: Nil Putters @ October 25 2008, 2:04 PM BSTYay! My satsumas are bags of gold.
That sounds wrong on every level.