Christmas socks are one of the easiest gifts and stocking stuffers: they fit almost everyone, cost little and get worn all season. Value packs with several designs let you split them across stockings.
Choose the material by use. Cotton blends are best for everyday wear in shoes. Fuzzy and plush socks are cozy around the house, and slipper socks with grippers on the soles are safer on hardwood floors and stairs, which is useful for kids and older relatives.
Check the size range. Many novelty socks are one size, which fits most adults but not all; men's and kids' sizes are often sold separately.
Look at the weave and stretch as well as the print. Socks with a bit of spandex keep their shape after washing, and reinforced heels and toes last longer. Wash novelty socks inside out in cold water so the design does not fade.
Pair socks with matching family pajamas for Christmas morning, or tuck them into a stocking with other stocking stuffers.