Christmas stockings are a cherished tradition. They're hung on fireplace mantles, stair banisters or the foot of the bed. Some are handmade, store-bought or treasured heirlooms. Stream Connecticut ...

Regardless of where you hang your stockings or what they look like, they're an integral part of Christmas for many families. What you may not know is how the tradition started and where it came from.

Christmas stockings are a cherished tradition. They're hung on fireplace mantles, stair banisters or the foot of the bed. Some are handmade, store-bought or treasured heirlooms. Regardless of where ...