{"id":3736,"date":"2015-11-13T14:39:40","date_gmt":"2015-11-13T14:39:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.needlepaint.com\/blog\/?p=3736"},"modified":"2015-11-13T14:39:40","modified_gmt":"2015-11-13T14:39:40","slug":"the-needlepoint-stockings-were-hung-by-the-chimney-with-care","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.needlepaint.com\/blog\/2015\/11\/13\/the-needlepoint-stockings-were-hung-by-the-chimney-with-care\/","title":{"rendered":"The Needlepoint Stockings were Hung by the Chimney with Care"},"content":{"rendered":"

The Christmas season is long anticipated all year by adults and children alike for the celebratory feeling that is nearly magical. Friends and families around the world gather to celebrate and enjoy the festivities of the season. With so much going on at Christmas time, it can take a long time to find something new and special each year to commemorate the day. Our custom needlepoint Christmas stockings<\/a> are perfect for any Christmas lover.<\/p>\n

Hanging a stocking is a long standing tradition dating back to a legend from the days of Saint Nicholas. It was said that he left gold in the stockings of people in his town on Christmas Eve. While you’d have to be\u00a0really\u00a0<\/em>good all year to get gold in your stocking from Santa, the decoration is still a favorite of families around the world.<\/p>\n

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Mary Ann from Illinois stitched a beautiful Shrek stocking for Julia.<\/p><\/div>\n

Above, we can see our friend Mary Ann in Illinois created a beautiful and creative stocking showcasing Julia’s favorite movie characters, the cast of animated movie Shrek. This came out beautifully, and we’re sure Julia will enjoy her stocking for years to come!<\/p>\n

Our Christmas photo stocking needlepoint kit is a hit for those looking to craft something unique for the holidays. It can be customized with any design or photo, such as your children’s favorite movie characters, your husband’s favorite sports team, or your favorite pet. These stockings will look great for years and will always be something you and your family look forward to hanging up.<\/p>\n

For more inspiration, check out all of our Christmas needlepoint designs<\/a> and contact us to design your own!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

The Christmas season is long anticipated all year by adults and children alike for the celebratory feeling that is nearly magical. Friends and families around the world gather to celebrate and enjoy the festivities of the season. With so much going on at Christmas time, it can take a long time to find something new […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":8,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[7,9,20,21],"tags":[412,413,235,781],"yoast_head":"\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\n\t\r\n