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Originally Posted by The Bloofer Lady
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. |
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.