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This is a sad parody. in German, Kris Kringle is the popular term for Santa Claus, However this appears to be a parody or take-off on Krist Kindl literally the Christ Child which is really what Christmas is all about. somehow the imagery got shifted from the nativity to the chap in the Red suit. by the way there are Krist-Kindl Marts in Germany in the season which sell Christmas Cribs, etc. It is beyond argument that that is the etymology.
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What is Santa's name?
Santa Claus is also known as Saint Nicholas.
Which of these saints became known by the name Santa Claus?
Kris Kringle or St. Nick
What was Santas name?
Santa Claus, also known as Saint Nicholas, Father Christmas, Kris Kringle, and simply "Santa".
Who is Kris Kringle?
Santa Claus is known as Kris Kringle in Germany. Santa Claus, Kris Kringle, St.Nicolas, St.Nick, Father Christmas, Santa, Le Pere Noel, Papanoel, regardless of what he is called, he's a big part of the Spirit of Christmas.
Which department store hires Kris kringle to be its Santa Claus?
Macy's in New York City was the department store who hired Kris Kringle to be its Santa Claus.
What was Santa Claus's original name?
Santa's name before Santa was Kris Kringle.
What is an 11 letter word for Santa Claus?
An 11 letter alternative name for Santa Claus is Kris Kringle.
Who delivers Christmas gifts to children in Germany?
He is known as Weihnachtsmann in Germany. This means "Christmas man".He is known as Kris Kringle from the Southern Germany.
What do Americans call Santa Claus?
In America, Santa is also called Santa Claus. He is occasionally also called St. Nick or Kris Kringle.
What is Father Christmas called?
Father Christmas is sometimes referred to as Santa Claus, Saint Nicholas, Kris Kringle, or simply Santa.
What is a Christmas word that starts with Kris?
It is a name: Kris Kringle. Kris Kringle is Santa Claus. The tradition started with St. Nicholas.
Where do they call Father Christmas 'Kris Kringel'?
Father Christmas is generally referred to as Kris Kringel in the United States of America, although it is quite simply a mispronunciation of Christkindl; the Austrian equivalent of Father Christmas.
