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WotD: Stocking stuffer
If you are a kid, Christmas is the best time of the year.
Of course, the main event is opening the presents Santa put under the tree, but the warmup has to be the stocking stuffers.
Stocking stuffers are small gifts meant to fit inside a Christmas stocking and bring a lot of joy to the recipient.
But not all stocking stuffers are created equal.
Here are the best and worst stocking stuffers.
Let’s start with the worst.
The first thing that comes to mind is socks.
While socks are practical, they are not very exciting and don’t bring out the holiday spirit.
Another terrible stocking stuffer is fruit.
While it may be healthy, it is not something most kids would be excited to find in their stockings.
My Canadian grandmother received oranges in her stocking at Christmas, but I live in Wakayama, and mandarins are so plentiful here they grow on trees!
Now, let’s move on to the best stocking stuffers.
The first thing that comes to mind is chocolate.
Chocolate is always a hit, and there are many different types to choose from.
Another great stocking stuffer is a small toy or game.
It can be something as simple as a puzzle or a deck of cards.
It is always fun to have something to play with on Christmas day.
Finally, a thoughtful, small, personalized gift is always appreciated.
It can be something as simple as a keychain with your name on it or a humourous personalized mug.
While there are plenty of terrible stocking stuffers out there, there are also many great options to choose from.
Fill those stockings with joy, but never think about socks as a stocking stuffer.
The only thing worse would be underwear; only the Grinch gives underwear for Christmas.
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