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Originally Posted by Sculpt
The best 'stocking stuffer' ever was homemade chex mix from my Aunt Gail. Had all the chex types, pretzels, nuts and rye-bagel pieces with plenty of the butter, Worcestershire & spices baked in!
She knew how to make it 'perfect'. It's homemade, fits any shape & not expensive. Can't beat that!
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I bet your aunt would be well pleased that her mix made a lasting impression on you at such a special time of year.
The
oranges in the xmas stockings were said to represent the gold, formed in the shape of balls, that the original St. Nicholas donated to the poor. And
candy canes symbolized the shepherds crook used by the bishops of the Catholic church.