10 Unique Christmas Stockings to Inspire Your Holiday

Christmas stockings are a popular holiday icon. But if the classic red and white stocking isn't your cup of Christmas tea, you can showcase your personality and Christmas spirit with unique Christmas stockings.

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If you'd rather spend Christmas lounging under a palm tree instead of a Christmas tree, this is the perfect stocking for you. Flip-flop stockings resemble your favorite warm weather shoes. Each is handmade and available in a variety of colors and tropical motifs. The cost is $25 plus shipping.

The young and young at heart will love this stocking made to resemble the pants and shoes of Santa's helpers. The green apron features a striped border, red suspenders, and jingle bells, while the booties are trimmed with festive pom-poms. The stocking costs around $12 plus shipping.

For anyone who envisions Santa riding to town on a horse instead of inside a sleigh pulled by reindeer, this stocking is a fun choice. It's made of felt and satin that resembles leather. It features embroidered metallic details and jingle bells. The stocking may be personalized with metallic thread and costs about $25 plus shipping.

This high heel Christmas stocking is for the woman who has more shoes than closet space. It's made of soft, red and black plush that resembles velvet and has lace details. The cost is about $8, with free shipping

If your pets gets as many gifts from Santa as you do, give them with their own Christmas stockings to hold the loot. Each white, velvet stocking features your pet's name and photo and costs about $26 plus shipping.

Add a touch of elegance to your Christmas décor with this ruffled stocking. It's made of faux silk taffeta and lined with polyester satin. Color choices are gold, burgundy, or green. The stocking may be personalized with one word and costs about $25, plus shipping.

Those who've behaved exceptionally well this year will need extra room for Santa's goodies. This oversized stocking fits the bill. It's 4.5 feet long and made of red plush with a white cuff. The costs is less than $20 plus shipping.

This is a great stocking for anyone who loves to fish! It's made of plaid cotton with a printed fish in the middle. It has matching piping and ribbon and may be personalized up to nine letters. The stocking costs around $18, plus shipping.

Show your Navy pride with this stocking. It features the U.S. Navy Constitution ship, anchor, and eagle seal embroidered on Navy grey camouflage. The stocking is trimmed in red piping and made in the U.S.A. It costs about $27, plus shipping.

If your Christmas decorations are rustic or primitive, this woodland fox stocking will fit right in. This stocking comes in a kit you assemble and personalize yourself, and the appliqued fox wears a cozy holiday sweater. It costs about $14 plus shipping.

Once you've found the perfect stockings, make sure you find the ultimate Christmas stocking stuffers to fill them up to everyone's delight!