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a classic example of innocent sacrilege like Te Deum becoming ( Ta-dum- to cue the applause, the original was ( To God). Kris Kringle is a Germanic variant of Santa Claus. The name is almoist indubitably derived from Krist Kindle- the Christ Child- there were and are ( Krist Kindle Marts) in German cities in the holiday season- how the name was transposed from the Christ Child- to a middle-aged fat elf- with an incongruous boots and garrison belt-but not hat- except possibly USMC version ( white Garrison of course for the Leathernecks)-but kidding aside CHris Kringlke is a corruption of (Krist Kindle- which is what the holiday ought to be centered on.
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∙ 12y agoyes this is the German name for santa
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Where did Kris Kringle get his name?
He originated from Saint Nicholas who was a guy who gave gifts to poor people. His name evolved into Santa Claus..
What was the real name of Santa Claus?
Chris Cringle
Does Santa Claus have a middle initial?
Nobody knows its sandy
What is Santa's name in Greenland?
Santa Claus usually retains the name Santa Claus, or Saint Nicholas, or Father Christmas, whatever name is used by the researchers' culture. You can see all the translations of 'Santa Claus', below.
What was Santa Claus' wife's name in the movie Santa Claus?
Karen was santa Claus wife in santa Claus
What is Christ cringle?
Chris Kringle is another name for Santa Claus.
Where does Santa get his name from?
Santa is a contraction of Santa Claus. Santa Claus is a corruption of Saint Nicholas.
Fiction on how santa came to be?
When he was a baby he was dropped off on the Kringles door step. The Kringles made toys they were mad because there was nobody to give them to. When Chris got older Chris as in Santa he had an idea. He thought hey why don't I go out and give out presents to good boys and girls. So he went out and accidently went to a town were toys were forbidden. He got away before he could get caught with the help of a girl named Jessica better known as Mrs. Claus. When he got away he went out to his mother. She told him that when he was a baby he was dropped of at her doorstep with a collar that said Claus. So he knew that the only way he wouldn't get caught was if he changed his name. So he made up the Santa part but used Claus. He and Jessica found an isolated place now known as the North Pole. He took his family with him. Jessica and him got married and they decided that that would be the night he would deliver the presents every year. Christmas Eve. That is the history behind Santa
How do you say the name of Santa Claus' wife in Spanish?
Esposa de Santa Claus (Lit; Wife of Santa Claus).
What is Santa Claus's full name?
Chris Kringle (Kris Kringle?) Same pronouciation, but Im not sure about the spelling.
What is the name of the girl that marries Santa Claus in Santa Claus is coming to Town?
Her name is Jessica!
What is the original name of Santa Claus?
The original name of Santa Claus is "Saint Nicholas".St.Nicholas
