Thomas Oliphant's Stocking

Origin
Originally owned by the Scottish lyricist Thomas Oliphant, who famously wrote the words to "Deck the Hall(s) with Boughs of Holly" One of his favorite stockings became imbued with the jolliness of Christmas.

Effects
Causes the owner to uncontrollably decorate their home and other homes with Christmas decorations. Eventually, the owner will want to buy more and more decorations until they completely become bankrupt or start to steal to add to the home decorations.

Collection
Collected by Gerald C. Demall on December 13th, 1937.