Did you know that gingerbread houses were inspired by the 1812 folk story of Hansel and Gretel? The story states that the two stumbled across a candy house and people starting wondering how to create their own and really, what would a gingerbread house be without a gingerbread man?  It is said that Queen Elizabeth I baked gingerbread men and had them decorated to resemble guests, whereby guests would eat the gingerbread to attract that person. Whatever the story of the gingerbread man, this stocking holder is a must have this Christmas period. Designed with bite marks and decorative cut out detailing for buttons and icing, this stocking holder will look ideal when placed on mantlepieces and on bookshelves. A wonderful home accessory this festive period.