Christmas stocking
noun
: a decorative pouch shaped like a large sock that is used for holding gifts at Christmas
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And though some may call it overly sweet, Christopher’s Big Cherry does fit perfectly in a Christmas stocking, and that’s a big win.
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Abigail Wilt,
Southern Living,
25 June 2026
Sweetly, Rupert — who is the same age as Louis — received the gift in his own Christmas stocking and wanted to pass the present on to Louis as a kind gesture.
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Rachel Burchfield,
PEOPLE,
23 Dec. 2025
Best Beauty Stocking Stuffer Ideas, at a Glance When shopping for Christmas stocking gifts, consider a few categories.
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Jessie Quinn,
StyleCaster,
13 Nov. 2025
All’s Fair appears to be an overstuffed Christmas stocking of female Hollywood talent (Kim Kardashian!
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Emma Specter,
Vogue,
9 Oct. 2025
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Abigail Wilt,
Southern Living,
25 June 2026
Sweetly, Rupert — who is the same age as Louis — received the gift in his own Christmas stocking and wanted to pass the present on to Louis as a kind gesture.
—
Rachel Burchfield,
PEOPLE,
23 Dec. 2025
Best Beauty Stocking Stuffer Ideas, at a Glance When shopping for Christmas stocking gifts, consider a few categories.
—
Jessie Quinn,
StyleCaster,
13 Nov. 2025
All’s Fair appears to be an overstuffed Christmas stocking of female Hollywood talent (Kim Kardashian!
—
Emma Specter,
Vogue,
9 Oct. 2025
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“Christmas stocking.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Christmas%20stocking. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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