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
Example Sentences
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After Dickens, Chesterton — the apostle of tradition, paradox and joie de vivre — seems the most Christmas-y of writers, and yet he’s far more than a literary Kriss Kringle.
From Washington Post ● Dec. 14, 2021
On Dec. 13, as reported in The Seattle Times, student protesters gathered beneath the colossal Kriss Kringle to distribute leaflets to weekend Christmas shoppers while singing carols rewritten for the occasion.
From Seattle Times ● Dec. 9, 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
But Kriss Kringle has nearly usurped the place St. Nicholas once held in awe and respect by German children.
From Yule-Tide in Many Lands by Bridgman, L. J. (Lewis Jesse)
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