This Brass Santa Claus Stocking Hook
stands about 3½ inches tall. The top of the ‘S’ shaped hanger Hook comes out 4 inches and Hook hangs down 4¼ inches. The Brass Santa Claus Christmas Stocking Holders are set into the back of the hook and acts as a weight to keep the Stocking Hook in place once you have filled the Stocking.
The Santa Claus Christmas Stocking Holders have an antique brass finish. He appears to be wearing his traditional Santa Suit, hat and boots with his pack hung over his shoulder. Select to see a complete listing of our Christmas Decorations Ideas.

Christmas Stocking.
Christmas stocking is an empty sock or sock-shaped bag that children in the United States and some other cultures hang on Christmas Eve so that Santa Claus can fill it with small toys, candy, fruit, coins, or other small gifts when he arrives. These small items are often referred to as stocking stuffers or stocking fillers. In some Christmas stories, the contents of the Christmas Stocking are the only toys the child receives at Christmas from Santa Claus. Other presents are wrapped up in wrapping paper. Tradition in western culture dictates that a child who behaves badly during the year will receive only a piece of coal. By tradition, the stocking is hung on the fireplace, but, since many modern homes do not have fireplaces, stockings may be hung in almost any location. The tradition started up in Germany. One traditional practice is to reserve the stocking for five gifts that stimulate each of the five senses, for example: Something to eat, like fruit or candy. A toy or other item that makes a noise (this can even include nuts to crack). An item that is visually pleasing in any way like jewelry, cuff-links or a coloring book. Check out our Christmas Ornament Sets for the holidays.

History of Santa Claus is Coming to Town.
The song “Santa Claus is Coming to Town” was written on the back of an envelope in a bar in 1932 by Haven Gillespie, the music was written by Fred Coots. The song could not find a singer until Eddie Cantor agreed to perform it on his 1934 radio show and in Macy’s Thanksgiving parade that year. The most popular recordings have been by Bing Crosby, The Andrews Sisters and Perry Como. A total of 70,000,000 copies have been sold. Select to see a complete listing of our Santa Ornaments.

Santa of the Year Award.
In 1995 the Santa Claus of Greenland Foundation instituted the Santa of the Year Award to be given each Christmas “to an individual person, who is internationally recognized for humanistic views and deeds and who is committed to furthering awareness of the need for improvements in the welfare of children throughout the world.” That year President Nelson Mandela of South Africa was given the award by the premier of Greenland, along with $100,000 to be used for children’s charities. Select to see a complete listing of our Snowman Christmas Ornament.