Welcome to Day 9 of our Advent Calendar! Today, we have a special treat for you. Behind the door, there’s a beautiful illustration of a stocking. This isn’t just any stocking, though. It’s filled with holiday cheer and the promise of gifts yet to come. So, let’s celebrate today by appreciating this wonderful piece of art. Remember, each day brings us closer to the joyous celebration of Christmas. Stay tuned for what’s behind the door tomorrow!
The story of the Christmas stocking!
A long time ago, there was a kind and generous man named Nicholas. Nicholas was known for their love of children and their desire to help those in need. They lived in a small village where everyone knew each other.
In this village, there was a poor family with three children. Their father had lost his job and they were struggling to make ends meet. The children had no shoes to wear and their clothes were worn out. Despite their hardships, they remained hopeful and cheerful.
Nicholas wanted to help this family but knew that they were too proud to accept charity. So, they came up with a plan. On Christmas Eve, while the family was asleep, Nicholas snuck into their house. They saw the children’s stockings hanging by the fireplace to dry. Seeing an opportunity, Nicholas filled each stocking with gold coins before quietly leaving.
When the family woke up on Christmas morning, they found the stockings filled with gold coins. They were overjoyed and grateful for this unexpected gift. The children could now afford new shoes and clothes, and the family could live comfortably.
From then on, the tradition of hanging stockings by the fireplace on Christmas Eve began. People believed that if they hung their stockings, Nicholas, who later became known as Santa Claus, would fill them with gifts. This is why we hang stockings at Christmas, hoping to find them filled with surprises on Christmas morning.
Download this free coloring page.
This year I thought it would be fun to make these into a DRAW THIS IN YOUR STYLE! There are two ways to do this:
1) Draw it yourself in your style OR 2) Download and color the page
Next, share on Instagram using the tag #dtiys-advent and TAG ME IN THE PHOTO – @juliemstudios (this will allow me to find it)
I will be sharing your versions in my stories throughout the month!
