Christmas Stockings That the Whole Family Will Love
Good things come in small packages, and they’re even better when you find them in one of these Christmas stockings. From personalized Christmas stockings to ones you can find on Etsy, we’ve found a style for every elf on your shelf. Keep reading for our favorite Christmas stockings for kids and families.
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Glitter Swirl Name Stocking
With your name scrolled so prettily across the front of this stocking—chosen from a dazzling array of glittery colors—even Santa will think you're on the nice list. Pick a color for each family member, and you've got yourself one magnificent mantel.
Available from Personal Creations, $36.
Knitted Christmas Stocking
These hand-knit stockings are as classic as they are sizable. With tree, snowflake and reindeer motifs—plus options for your pup or kitty—they coordinate without being overly matchy. Plus, did we mention the pom-poms? Perfection.
Available on Etsy, $27
Wayfair White Sweater Christmas Stocking
This elegant sweater stocking will bring a pop of white into all the red and green decor on your mantle this holiday season.
Available at Wayfair, $47.
Whimsical Knit Stocking
Add a touch of whimsy to your mantel with these brightly patterned knit stockings. Available in reindeer, pine tree and chevron prints, you can create the holiday cheer-scape of your choosing.
Available from Walmart, $13.
Mermaid Tail Flip Sequin Stockings
Want to make a splash on Christmas morning? These stockings are a safe bet for getting exactly what you want. With flip sequins and a rainbow of color options, these stockings are anything but fishy.
Available on Amazon, $30.
Yeti Fuzzy Stocking
Send your Christmas morning cuteness factor straight through the roof with these fuzzy Yeti. This guy's furry face and whimsical scarf will ensure that the fireplace mantel isn't just fun on Christmas morning.
Available from Target, $15.
Needlepoint Personalized Christmas Stocking
These classic needlepoint stockings offer a catalog of themes—from trains to woodland critters and everything in between—and the coolest thing about them is that they're hand-stitched in 100% wool. Can someone say "heirloom?"
Available at Land's End, $28.
Personalized Classic Velvet Stockings - Red with Ivory Cuff
Clean, classic and cheerful, we love these red velvet stockings with a personalized white cuff—especially since they come in multiple sizes. Choose the right size for your family's typical stocking haul, or mix it up for some mantel mischief.
Available at Pottery Barn, $14.50-$39.50.
Disney-Inspired Stockings
Your family will be doing the hot dog dance all season long with these cute Disney stockings dangling from your mantel. The font is classic Walt, and you can choose between Mickey, Minnie and Pluto!
Available on Etsy, $16
Velvet Stockings
These velvet and cotton stockings come in muted colors like pink, gray and white if you don't want to go the traditional Christmas colors route.
Available on Etsy, $19
Peek-a-Boo Light Up Stockings
Just in case you're worried that Santa might overlook your stockings, these adorable blinking light stockings will help you sleep a little more soundly on Christmas Eve. With battery packs that can be turned off when you're not around, they will raise the excitement level of any child by about 1000% leading up to the main event.
Available from Personal Creations, $46.
Elf Stockings
Reindeer Face Classic Fair Isle Stocking
When you have a herd of kiddos, what's better than assigning them each a Reindeer-is-my-animal-spirit stocking in the softest sherpa materials? The personalization ensures that everyone will have their own stocking on Christmas morning, and paired with the Santa-themed stocking in the same line by Pottery Barn Kids, you could create an entire vignette on your mantel. Because you have loads of spare time, right? It's only the holidays.
Available at Pottery Barn Kids, $27.
Sports Stockings
Parents of sporty sprouts, stand up and cheer! These sports-themed stockings don't need personalization when you have kids who play on different fields. At such a reasonable price, you can buy them for the entire team.
Available on Amazon, $10.
—Shelley Massey
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