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Where did the idea of putting coal in a Christmas stocking originate from?
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How does someone end up with coal in their stocking?
There is an old tradition that a lump of coal in a stocking hung up on Christmas Eve, is a sign of good luck for the coming year. It ends up in your stocking because Father Christmas put it there, of course!
What are you always disappointed to find in your Christmas stocking?
coal, socks and fruits
When did the lump of coal in the stocking start?
the history of coal in a Christmas stocking is nothing more that being left of the toy list as a result of bad behavior. when stockings were being filled the the gift giver reaches down by the fireplace to the bin grabs a hunk or two coal and stuffs the naughty child's stocking while placing toys in the stockings of those children who have been a joy to their parents.
What would you find in a Christmas stocking of a Scottish child?
A kilt and/ or a bar of french chocolate and also money , fruit , coal and shampoo and that . :)
How did the tradition of giving coal to bad children get started?
In the old days children used to get coal to signify that they would have a warm Christmas which was a good thing because coal for the poor ment that.
What might a naughty child find in their stocking on Christmas morning?
A lump of coal or a note from Santa reminding them to be good next year.
What do you get in christmas if you've been naughty?
It depends, if you're cute you'll get anal. Normally it's what you get in your stocking FOR Christmas. (A big fat chunk of coal.) - This would apparently be if your ugly, given the answer above is for cute. HAHA
What is found in Santa's stocking if children are not good?
It is known that children find coal in their stocking from Santa if they are not good.
Where can you find coal?
Coal can be found from underground mining and open-pit mining and in coal reserves throughout USA and Asia and also Africa through to the Middle East and the United Kingdom.You can also find coal in your stocking on Christmas morning if you've been bad all year so remember be good unless your looking for coal.
What is thte point of coal in your stocking at christmas?
A long time ago candies and fruits like oranges were expensive but every family used coal to heat their homes. Children were told that if they were naughty they would get coal in their stockings because the message the parents wanted to give was that naughty children did not deserve to get expensive gifts.
What do bad girls and bad boys get for Christmas?
Bad boys and girls get coal for Christmas.
What do bad children get for Christmas?
In Spain, bad children receive a piece of coal made out of sugar for Christmas.
