Christkind = Christ child (baby Jesus)
I believe its Christkind
Das Christkind is German and means "the Christ Child". It is in reference to the birth of Jesus Christ on Earth. Traditionally, in some European cultures, the Christkind is the one who brings gifts to children at Christmastime.
Santa Claus' name in German is der Weihnachtsmann. The idea of Santa Claus is alien to German Christmas celebrations. Saint Nicholas visits German children on December 6 and the Christkind (Christ Child) comes to them on Christmas Eve with presents. Exposure to Anglo-Saxon culture since the end of the second World War has introduced der Weihnachtsmann into popular German culture. Das Christkind IS NOT the German equivalent of Kris Kringle
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Das Christkind, or the Christ Child, is a traditional figure associated with Christmas in German-speaking countries. It is often depicted as a young child, symbolizing the birth of Jesus, and is believed to bring gifts to children on Christmas Eve. In many regions, Das Christkind is seen as an alternative to Santa Claus, and its arrival is celebrated with festive customs and markets. The figure embodies the spirit of giving and joy during the holiday season.
Wir warten auf's Christkind... was created on 1998-10-26.
Hungary
on the door
Well they would have traditionally left the letters on the windowsill for Christkind to take and then she would leave little presents for them but now I'm pretty sure they have mail boxes to Christkind just like here in America when we send our letters to Santa. There are pictures on Google of the little postmen and postwomen helping Christkind by picking up all the childrens letters and delivering them to her house.
Christkind or Christkindl
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