49 BABY'S STOCKING

Hang up the baby's stocking,

Be sure you don't forget.

The dear little baby darling.

Has never seen Christmas yet.

Write, “This is the baby's stocking.

That hangs in the corner here.

You have never seen her, Santa,

For she only came this year.

But she is the prettiest baby!

And now before you go,

Just fill her stocking with goodies

From the top way down to the toe.”

（Emily H. Miller）

Word list

stocking: a long sock

goodies: usually candy or sweets

You Practice

Answer the following questions.

1) What do you think Santa might put in a baby's stocking?

2) Do you hang a stocking at Christmas time?

3) What is a holiday that you like? Why?

4) What do you usually do when you have free time with your family?

5) Do babies and young children get special things from adults in your country?