Christmas Stocking Wall Art
Hanging a Christmas stocking by the fireplace has been a holiday tradition for years. Its origins are somewhat unknown but most believe that it is based on a popular legend of a poor but proud man with three unwed daughters that had no dowries. The story goes that Saint Nicholas, whilst on his travels through the man’s village, hears of their plight. He drops three bags of gold down their chimney which happen to fall into the girls’ stockings that were hanging by the fire to dry. So Christmas stocking art captures the long time tradition through a collection of prints featuring the stocking itself or home scenes of fireplaces decorated with stockings for the holidays.
Deck your walls at Christmas time with artwork of stockings stuffed with toys. Children’s bedrooms can benefit from the addition of Christmas stocking art to remind them of things to come. There are cute prints suitable for kids that have kittens and other baby animals snuggled inside a stocking surrounded by candy canes and presents.
If you are looking for something more traditional, artwork of cozy fireplaces with stockings hanging from mantels covered in garland and Christmas decorations will contribute to the Christmas atmosphere. For great impact, hang a large framed print of Christmas stocking art above the mantel in your family room or formal living room.