Wow, Thanks all for the many family customs!! We too celebrated St Nicholas Nt., and got fruit and nuts and maybe one small toy in our stocking. Glass ornaments were a favorite for my Dad, and yes each strand of tinsel was to be put on individually. I think it was lead? I have already enjoyed my pickled herring this evening! I am saving the spekulatius for a bit later…. JohnAny favorite carols? Not much singing in my family but I think that may have been just my family. "...which He prepared..." Ephesians 2