Kris Kringle
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Kris Kringle is another name for Santa Claus, the jolly, red-suited figure who delivers presents to children on Christmas Eve.
The name comes from a German term for the Christ child, though in American usage it refers to Santa himself rather than the baby Jesus.
Kris Kringle also appears in the phrase Kris Kringle exchange, a gift-giving game where participants draw names and buy presents anonymously for one another, also called Secret Santa.
- Father ChristmasBritish yuletide gift-bringer
- reindeerArctic deer species
- SinterklaasDutch winter gift-giver
- SantaMythical Christmas gift-bringer
- red suitScarlet ensemble
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- ChristmasChristmas tree, Christmas, Christmas Day, Christmas ornaments, Santa
- Santa Clausred suit, white beard, North Pole, sleigh, reindeer
- Gift BringersSanta Claus, St. Nicholas, Saint Nick, Kriss Kringle, Father Christmas
- Christmas NamesSanta, Rudolph, Frosty, Scrooge, Blitzen
- gift exchange rolesgift giver, regifter
- giftsgift, gifts, present, presents, gift boxes
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Kris KringleKrampus
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Grinch · Scrooge · the Grinch
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