Do you know why Santa gives gifts only in socks on Christmas? Know the interesting story behind this

Christmas 2025: Christmas, celebrated on 25 December, is not just a festival but a day of happiness and hope. Maximum enthusiasm is seen among children on this day. The first thing children see when they wake up on Christmas morning are the stockings hanging near their bed or on the Christmas tree. But have you ever wondered why Santa Claus uses only socks to give gifts? There is a very emotional and old story behind this.

Who was St. Nicholas?

This Christmas tradition is considered to be associated with St. Nicholas. Saint Nicholas lived in Turkish territory in the fourth century. He was a very kind and helpful person. He used his wealth to help the poor and needy children. It is believed that he later became famous as Santa Claus. He always helped people silently, without telling them.

What is the tradition of giving gifts in socks?

According to the story, a poor man lived in a village. He had three daughters. Due to poverty he was not able to collect dowry for their marriage. When St. Nicholas came to know about the problems of this family, he decided to help. But he did not want to reveal his identity. One night they reached that house. He threw three bags full of gold coins down the chimney. Coincidentally, in that house the socks were being washed and dried near the fireplace. Those gold coins fell straight into the socks. When the daughters saw the socks the next morning, they jumped with joy. All three could get married with that money.

How did the tradition of giving gifts in socks start?

After this incident, the belief spread that Santa Claus comes secretly at night. They leave gifts in children’s socks by the chimney. Since then children hang their stockings on Christmas night. They hope that they will get gifts in the morning. With time this tradition became more popular. Now special Christmas stockings are available in the markets. Today, even though there are less chimneys in homes, people do hang socks near the bed or on the Christmas tree. This tradition still brings smiles on the faces of children.