![Image Contributor: Diane Cromartie](https://vip-go.bigstockphoto.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/ed94e-bigstock-christmas-horse-304827.jpg)
Traditions are everything. Here at Bigstock, we’re revisiting our Fun Friday: Awkward Stock series, in which we highlight some of the most unique images in our royalty-free collection. This time around, we’re embracing the Christmas spirit. Happy holidays!
Awkward Stocking Photo #1: Santa’s getting lazy
![Image Contributor: SCPhotog](https://vip-go.bigstockphoto.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/b6961-bigstock-closeup-of-santa-claus-holding-52522930.jpg)
Awkward Stocking Photo #2: A not-so-subtle reminder to get your puppies presents too.
![Image Contributor: gvictoria](https://vip-go.bigstockphoto.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/209a5-bigstock-christmas-pugs-3908771.jpg)
Awkward Stocking Photo #3: Bummer.
![Image Contributor: karenroach](https://vip-go.bigstockphoto.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/d3b29-bigstock-stocking-11118458.jpg)
Awkward Stocking Photo #4: Three kids. Two stockings. This isn’t going to end well.
![Image Contributor: sparkstudio](https://vip-go.bigstockphoto.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/f8b39-bigstock-three-children-opening-gifts-u-35975788.jpg)
Awkward Stocking Photo #5: Hmm.
![Image Contributor: fmcginn](https://vip-go.bigstockphoto.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/2fa58-bigstock-christmas-brings-needed-cash-g-10053053.jpg)
Awkward Stocking Photo #6: “The stockings weren’t hung by the chimney with care.”
![Image Contributor: vnlit](https://vip-go.bigstockphoto.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/1b141-bigstock-christmas-stocking-and-present-2387256.jpg)
Awkward Stocking Photo #7: “They could’ve at least put some food in here for us.”
![Image Contributor: pdb1](https://vip-go.bigstockphoto.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/b2c69-bigstock-kitten-surprise-1679401.jpg)
All stocked up? There’s oodles more where these came from. Check out our all-new Christmas Stockings 2013 lightbox. Happy holidays!