2006-12-19 04:35:46 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Education & Reference ➔ Words & Wordplay
"Christ Kindle" means "Christ Child" in German.
To apply the name "Chris Kringle" to Santa Claus (Father Christmas) is a misunderstanding between English and German.
Germans have "Christkindle" markets before Christmas where they sell decorations, candles, small toys and sweets - the things you need to get ready to celebrate Christmas German-style. "Christ-kindle" shows the "Christ" is still the heart of the "Christ-mas" in Germany, but because English-speaking Americans think of Christmas as time to give toys to children, under the guise of "Santa Claus" the confusion between "Christkindle" and "Chris Kringle" is understandable.
2006-12-19 04:45:41 · answer #1 · answered by Elise K 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you mean Kris Kringle, it's the name of a man who was known as the most generous man in the world. I don't know the details, but try this:
http://www.stcharleschristmas.com/kriskringle.htm
Also see: Saint Nicholas
http://www.factmonster.com/ce6/people/A0835579.html
and Christmas Traditions:
http://www.factmonster.com/spot/christmas2.html
2006-12-19 12:49:13 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
kris kringgle is what germans call father christmas
2006-12-19 12:39:58 · answer #3 · answered by anjodan71 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
ITHINK YOU MEAN CHRIS CHRINGLE A NAME FOR FATHER CHRISTMAS
2006-12-19 14:27:26 · answer #4 · answered by boy boy 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋