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The tradition of hanging stockings for Christmas gifts comes from folklore about Saint Nicholas, who reportedly tossed gold coins through an open window to help a family in need, and the coins landed in stockings left to dry by the fireplace. Today the Christmas stocking is one of the most recognized holiday symbols worldwide. In some cultures children leave shoes rather than stockings — in Germany and the Netherlands, children leave shoes or boots out on the night of December 5th for Saint Nicholas Day.
Coloring ideas: color the stocking in classic Christmas red with white fur trim at the top. Give the star and grid patterns on the stocking a contrasting color like gold or green so they stand out. Color the teddy bear a warm honey brown, the toy train red and black, and the candy canes in alternating red and white stripes. The brick fireplace can be terracotta red with tan mortar lines between each brick.
This detailed image works well for older kids. Younger kids can focus on just the stocking shape and color the simple star and grid patterns. Try using a metallic gold or silver pencil on the star shapes for a festive effect.
