Christmas Glossary ! A B C D E F G H J K L M N O P Q R S T V W X Y 1 term found for K. 1. Kris Kringle - A corruption of Christkindl, meaning Christ Child, it was misunderstood by those living near Pennsylvania Germans to mean a bringer of gifts, and is thus now synonymous with Santa Claus.
1 term found for K.
1. Kris Kringle - A corruption of Christkindl, meaning Christ Child, it was misunderstood by those living near Pennsylvania Germans to mean a bringer of gifts, and is thus now synonymous with Santa Claus.