The Christkind is a sprite-like child, usually depicted with blond hair and angelic wings. [5] Martin Luther intended it to be a reference to the incarnation of Jesus as an infant (see Christ Child).

Nov 6, 2025 · Christkind is a Christmas gift-bringer in certain European countries. Like its more famous counterpart, Santa Claus, Christkind is said to leave presents for children under the Christmas tree …

The Christkind is a fairy-like being that brings gifts to most children in German-speaking countries, much like Santa Claus. That's what's inspired the Christkind Chicago!

“Das Christkind” translates as “The Christ Child” in English but Germans don’t think of the Christkind as the baby Jesus. The Christkind is often described as a young girl with ‘Christ-like’ qualities.

The Nuremberg Christkind, with her white and golden dress, long blond curls and golden crown, has been the symbol of the Christmas Market for many decades. In fact, the event – the …

Dec 13, 2023 · In the German tradition, the Christkind (or Christkindel) has several characteristics - here are a few from the Alsace region in today's France: He takes the form of a young girl, like an angel or …

The Christkind is the bearer of Christmas gifts to most children in German-speaking countries, just as Santa Claus is to children in the United States. Her origin goes back to the protestant reformer Martin …

Dec 7, 2023 · Eventually, the Protestant redirection of Christmas presents to the celebration of Jesus Christ's birthday led to the emergence of the gift-bringer figure known as "Christkind."

In German lore, the Christkind, or Christmas Angel leaves presents under the tree on Christmas Eve. The Christkind was originally introduced in the 16th century by religious reformer Martin Luther; until …

A well-known figure is the Christkind at the Christkindlesmarkt in Nuremberg, which is represented by a young woman chosen every two years for this task. Christkindl is also a part of the city of Steyr in …