Personalized Christmas Stockings can become a Christmas Keepsake that lasts a lifetime, so be sure you take great care in selecting the perfect stocking for you loved ones. Coming back year after year to buy matching stockings is important to many families, so their stockings match throughout the generations. And choosing names that can be passed on for generations is another important consideration for many families planning their holiday tradtions. Below are some important questions to think about when selecting Personalized Christmas Stockings for your family.

* Has the seller been in business for a few years, so I can count on them to be around as our family grows and we want to purchase matching stockings for future members of our family?

* Does the size and style of the stockings remain the same or change every few years?  So over the years we don't have a mixture of sizes and styles.  Handcrafted stockings made in the USA are your best bet for matching stockings.  Imports are less reliable and tend to change styles and sizes every few years.

*Does the seller offer repairs for damaged stockings?  If the dog chews up one stocking, can it be repaired or replaced?

*Can we change the name on the stockings as our family changes, from MOM and DAD to GRANDMA and GRANDPA?

*What name SHOULD we choose for our stockings?  MOMMY and DADDY, MOM and DAD or JIM and MARY?  Some families choose MOM and DAD or MAMA and PAPA instead of first names, so when the first Grandchild comes along the MOM and DAD stockings are passed on to the proud new parents and new stockings are ordered for the new GRANDMA and GRANDPA, making these stockings a true Christmas Keepsake and family heirloom.

*Can we change the name on the stockings as our family changes, from Mom and Dad to Grandma and Grandpa?  Some stocking designers will change the names for a small fee, replacing the cuff on the stocking so you can keep the same stocking throughout the years. 

*Is the fabric and craftsmanship high quality?  Some stockings are made solely from thin fabrics that don't keep their shape and collapse when they are hung up, make sure at least one side of the stockings are made from thick fabrics that hold their shape and all the seams are professionally finished. Unfinshed seams will unravel over the years.   Avoid fabrics such as fleece and knits and other stretchy fabrics... they loose their shape and stretch out when filled with goodies.  Stretch fabrics can be used but only when fully lined. 

*Avoid HOT GLUE.  Make sure the designs on the stockings are sewn-on.   Sewn-on designs will last throughout the years. 

PERSONALIZED CHRISTMAS STOCKINGS can add festive fun to a families holiday traditions and can give years of happy holiday memories.  So be sure you take the time to select top quality stockings that fit the personality of each and every member of the family.  Investing in a top quality stocking will pay dividends over the years with Christmas memories that last a lifetime.