Professional baseball was born with the formation of the barnstorming Cincinnati Red Stockings on this day in history, March 15, 1869. "The onset of professionalism was no small step for baseball: ...

Christmas stockings are a cherished tradition. They're hung on fireplace mantles, stair banisters or the foot of the bed. Some are handmade, store-bought or treasured heirlooms. Regardless of where ...

Regardless of where you hang your stockings or what they look like, they're an integral part of Christmas for many families. What you may not know is how the tradition started and where it came from.