Kris Kringle

An 1893 depiction of Kris Kringle or the Christkind (proper noun, sense 1)

Meanings

Proper Noun

Noun

  • Synonym of secret Santa
  • A gift given in a Kris Kringle or secret Santa gift exchange.

Origin

  • , Christkind, from Christ + Kindl, Kind.

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