[Apple Blossom]

As an Army brat, we lived in Germany for 4 years during my grade school days. We took to the custom of putting one shoe outside the door to be filled with candy. It was a great way to get Christmas chocolate and candy canes early. The first year we did this my youngest sister was just starting to eat Cheerios. So we put her bootie out and yes...it was filled with Cheerios!

What I really enjoyed was opening our advent calendars every day. It isn’t as popular here, and advent calendars can be hard to find...or I’m not looking hard enough.

Great traditions!

[GonzoII]

They're still popular in Germany.

[lowbuck]

It is a wonderful tradition. This morning my little guy was biting at the bit for sunrise (we told him Father Christmas worked all night). You should have heard his giggles of happiness when BOTH of his shoes were filled with treats.

What is even better is that at least two of the neighbors came by and added things to the mix.

One twist, we had him write his desires for a Christmas present and leave it rolled up in his shoe. As it was gone this morning we suspect that Santa is in possession! Now to wait until the 24th.