That's interesting. I didn't know that. I took a peak at St Nicholas on Wikipedia. I see St Nicholas was one of the church elders at the First Council of Nicaea (which was the first christian 'world-wide' council ever). And then of course, I see he was said to hide coins in the shoes, and throw purses of coins into yards of people, in need.

It wasn't a stoking stuffer, but every year my grandmother on my father's side would send my sister and I each a fruitcake. Now, everyone in the world hates fruitcake- but not me! My grandmother made amazing fruitcake! I used to beg my sister to let me have hers.

My grandfather on my mother's side would give us silver dollars. They were big back then!

I love fruit cake too. Especially with lots of nuts and cherries.

Silver dollars were always cool to get as a kid. I kept a collection of silver dollars. And I'd fill up these regular-quarter booklets from the bank.

Oh gosh yes, I have always liked fruitcake, especially the ones with a marzipan icing. Each slice chock full of tender candied fruit bits, sometimes ginger, and nuts.

I'm sure if I listed half the stuff I used to get this thread would turn into a 'remember the 80s' thread (think madballs & m.u.s.c.l.e men) but along with that sort of thing, the stuff I remember most is little gadgets and tools. Funky little torches, mini screwdriver sets, anything to do with 'investigating' or exploring. I used to love anything like that.

I can remember getting magic tricks every year. I love fruit cake too, but just fruit, I'm allergic to nuts and stuff

Wow, I have some remembering to do....

It seems like from the 70's/80's, I got a lot of really cool candy. I loved Willy Wonka's Oompas, which they have not sold in many years. I have noticed some stores have brought back some of the nostalgic candy but not all of them.

I think I also got stickers, Mattel cars, footies, money, crafty stuff....

I miss those Xmas days ::love::