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         Some people believe the Dutch brought the Christmas stocking to America. During the 1700s, children in Holland would leave their clog shoes by the fireplace hearth filled with straw for the reindeer. A treat for Santa who they called Sinterclass was left in the house near the fire. In return "Sinterclass" would leave the children treats in their clogs. Later the clogs would become stockings, and Sinterclass would become "Santa Claus."  Today many people use the Christmas stocking as a holder of small gifts for children and loved ones.

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Last updated: 12/9/03