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The Christ Child, "Christkind," so familiar to German children, has now become a sort of mythical figure, a product of sentiment and imagination working so freely as almost to forget the sacred character of the original.
Christmas in Ritual and Tradition, Christian and Pagan Clement A. Miles
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At the moment it seems almost, that you´re not only a good author but also a brave "Christkind" (I think in the USA you talk more about Santa Claus):).
Special Release: ANGELS' PAWN Nalini Singh 2008
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Christkind (or Kris Kringle) was believed to deliver presents to well-behaved Swiss and German children during the winter season.
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However, Christkind, was an angelic partner to Saint Nicholas, not the actual saint, who worked with him on his holiday missions.
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That honor is reserved to the “Christkind”, or child Christ.
Belated advent calendar post #2: December 5 « Were rabbits 2007
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The Christkind or le petit Jésus Christ child, a beautiful, radiant, angel-like being with wings, dressed in white with a shining crown and a magic wand, is the main focus of the celebration.
Celebration Breads BETSY OPPENNEER 2003
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The Christkind or le petit Jésus Christ child, a beautiful, radiant, angel-like being with wings, dressed in white with a shining crown and a magic wand, is the main focus of the celebration.
Celebration Breads BETSY OPPENNEER 2003
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The Christkind or le petit Jésus Christ child, a beautiful, radiant, angel-like being with wings, dressed in white with a shining crown and a magic wand, is the main focus of the celebration.
Celebration Breads BETSY OPPENNEER 2003
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Peace was captivated with their quaint manners and reverent attitude, and when they had backed out of the door, she went with them to the gate, kissing her hand to them as they disappeared down the road, still calling over their shoulders, "Du bist das Christkind!"
At the Little Brown House Ruth Alberta Brown
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St. Martin, St. Nicholas, Christkind, Knecht Ruprecht, and the rest are very real and personal beings to the children, and are awaited with pleasant expectation or mild dread.
Christmas in Ritual and Tradition, Christian and Pagan Clement A. Miles
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