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In Holland we have a seperate festive day for giving presents: St. Nicolas Day, on December 5th. This St. Nicolas (The bishop of Mira, according to legend) comes to Holland each year to celebrate his birthday with us and gives the children who have been good their presents.
Instead of a stocking children leave their shoe to fill, with some water or carrots for the horse St. Nicolas rides. Usually, they will also sing a song asking him for a present. The next morning, if they are lucky, something will be left in their shoe.
Depending on their parents' generosity, they can leave their shoe several times in the weeks leading up to the feast. On the evening of Dec. 5th all presents (also for the grown ups) will usually be "left" at the front door in a large bag, after which they are taken inside and spread out on the living room floor to open.
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What do some countries use instead of Christmas stockings?
Boots, Dutch shoes, both footwear.
Instead of stockings what do dutch use?
We Dutch have our own Santa who comes end November. He places gifts in the children's shoes which they have put besides the radiator or fireplace. If we give each other gifts during Christmas we put them under the Christmas tree.
What do dutch kids use as stockings?
clogs
Does Brazil use Christmas stockings?
no
What does New Zealand use as stockings?
They use regular Christmas Stockings. The same as Americans.
Does Israel use stockings or a Christmas tree on Christmas?
yes
Do Russians use stockings?
do they use stocking in Russia for Christmas
What can I do to make sure I use my old Christmas stockings?
Depending on the state of the stockings. I think stockings give the house a great Christmas touch, so I wouldn't think old worn stockings would be appreciated in these festivities.
The North American children put stockings out at christmastime Their Dutch Counterparts use?
shoes
What do other countries use instead of stockings?
panty hose, socks, mini stockings they have stockings in most countries panty hose, socks, mini stockings they have stockings in most countries
What does Australia use instead of reindeer for Christmas time?
Australians use kangaroos instead of reindeer at Christmas.
When are children to old for stokings at Christmas?
There is no actual age limit, the parents or child can choose not to use stockings.
