Christkind
deity sky Christmas single tradition · 2
Christkind is part of the Christ Child traditions promoted by Martin Luther. He is a gift-bringer who appears in winter, often at or around the Christmas period. The gift-bringer's date of arrival has changed over time as native customs have been influenced by those in other countries.
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- co occurs with
- Baby Jesus, Child God, Three Kings, Joulupukki, Father Frost, tomten, Saint Nicholas, Saint Basil, Grandfather Frost, Father Christmas
- syncretized with
- Santa Claus
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“the overlapping winter-based and religious Old Man traditions (Saint Nicholas, Santa Claus, Father Christmas, Saint Basil, Grandfather Frost), the Christ Child traditions promoted by Martin Luther (Christkind, Baby Jesus, Child God)”
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“In some parts of Central Europe, there is a separate tradition of a young child or fairy-like being bringing presents, known as Christkind.”
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