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A STOCKING IS HUNG ON THE FIREPLACE MANTLE. IT CAN BE
FILLED WITH CANDY, ETC. IF THE PERSON WAS GOOD DURING
THE YEAR OR COAL IF THE PERSON WAS BAD.
Submitter comment: FAMILY CUSTOM
Where learned: NEW YORK ; HAMBURG
Date learned: NOT GIVEN