Christmas Stocking Size Guide: Mini or Large?
A stocking is either a decoration or a container for gifts. The size you need depends on which job it does.
Updated November 2026 ยท By the FestivEra team
Mini stockings, about 6 inches
A mini stocking holds a gift card, cash or a few pieces of candy. Use it on the tree, at a place setting, or as a small gift for a teacher or a neighbor. The red plaid set is 6.3 inches long and 5.1 inches wide.
Large stockings, 17 inches
A 17 inch stocking is the one for the mantel on Christmas Eve. It has room for stocking stuffers. Each stocking in the set has a different 3D character, so each person knows which one is theirs.
How many does a family need?
One large stocking for each person, and a few mini stockings for the tree and the table. The family set has four of each.
Match the mantel to the tree
If you want one color story, pair red stockings with burgundy velvet balls on the tree.
