Kriss Kringle
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of Kriss Kringle
Alteration, by folk etymology, of German Christkindl little Christ child, equivalent to Christ Christ + kind child + -l diminutive suffix
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NORAD’s Santa Tracker, which is displayed on TV news channels throughout Christmas Eve, will show children and families the location of Kriss Kringle in real-time, including when he is in the Inland Northwest.
From Seattle Times ● Dec. 23, 2022
Last Christmas, this Kriss Kringle skipped hearing gift requests in person because the mall would not provide a plexiglass shield.
From Washington Post ● Nov. 22, 2021
Macy’s canceled its in-person visits this year, saying it couldn’t provide a safe environment for the more than 250,000 people that show up to see Kriss Kringle at its New York flagship store.
From Washington Times ● Nov. 16, 2020
And “Hey Skinny Santa!” encourages Kriss Kringle to pack on the pounds after several months of slacking.
From New York Times ● Dec. 6, 2018
Then let us all try to avert This sad catastrophe, And hope Kriss Kringle may at least Remember you and me.
From Christmas Entertainments by Alice Maude Kellogg
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