We still all hang our stocking, all 20 of us, at my mother-in-laws. We trade names, and the idea is how full you can stuff it for $10.00, give or take a little. We each put something in the two little believer's stockings, and it's fun to find something magical. Nearly all of the stockings are decorated felt ones, how elaborate the decorations are depends on how busy Grandma was that year - one year she had three new grand-children at once. The oldest ones are about 55 yrs. old, and the newest is 2, all carefully packed away after each Xmas. The grandchildren were let in on the secret at age 13, and took their new chore very seriously. I value family and traditions more each passing year!