Christmas Stocking Swag
Make a merry decoration with holiday stockings that can be hung anywhere to add a festive atmosphere!
1. About 1,700 years ago, St. Nicholas was a generous bishop who gave away all his wealth and became known for helping people. A bishop's robe is red and white. The best-known story about him involves his gift of gold to help a man save his three daughters from slavery. Some stories say he threw the gold in the window, others say the windows were closed so he tossed it down the chimney. The gold landed in the stockings that were hanging by the fire to dry. What Christmas customs do you think came about from this story?
2. With Crayola® Gel Markers, draw and decorate construction paper stockings for each member of your family. Use Crayola Scissors to cut them out.
3. Cut as much ribbon as you need to hang your stockings. Decorate with festive designs using markers. Punch holes through each stocking and ribbon ends. Tie stockings to ribbon with thin ribbons. Your Christmas Stocking Swag is ready to hang.
Adult supervision is required for any arts & crafts project. Observe children closely and intervene as necessary to prevent potential safety problems and ensure appropriate use of arts and crafts materials. Some craft items, particularly beads and buttons, are potential choking hazards for young children. Avoid use of such small parts with children younger than 3 years. Craft items such as scissors, push pins and chenille sticks may have sharp points or edges. Avoid use of materials with sharp points by children younger than 4 years. Read all manufacturers' safety warnings before using arts and craft supplies.
Scissors—ATTENTION: The cutting edges of scissors are sharp and care should be taken whenever cutting or handling. Blunt-tip scissors should be used only by children 4 years and older. Pointed-tip scissors should be used only by children 6 years and older.
String-Like Materials—Includes string, raffia, lacing, yarn, ribbon, and other similar material. Children 3 years and younger should not be given any string-like material that is longer than 12 inches. Close adult supervision is essential whenever children use string-like material. When crafts are to be worn around the necks of children 8 years and younger, attach the ends of the “string-like material” with clear adhesive tape, which allows easy release of the bond if the craft becomes entangled or caught on equipment. For children older than 8 years, the ends of the “string-like material” may be tied and knotted.
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