Stocking stories

  • Article by: Star Tribune
  • Updated: December 20, 2006 - 10:49 AM

Christmas stockings hold candy, presents - and memories. We asked readers to share their stocking stories. You responded with tales of a grandma's love, a boyfriend's secret talent, even a stocking that's traveled as far as North Pole(Alaska, that is). For more stories and pictures, visit startribune.com/homegarden.

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Christmas stockings hold candy, presents – and memories. We asked readers to share their stocking stories.

You responded with tales of a grandma’s love, a boyfriend’s secret talent, even a stocking that’s traveled as far as North Pole (Alaska, that is).

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