Definition of Kriss Kringle

1. Noun. The legendary patron saint of children; an imaginary being who is thought to bring presents to children at Christmas.


Definition of Kriss Kringle

1. Proper noun. (alternative spelling of Kris Kringle) Santa Claus. ¹

2. Proper noun. A Christmas decoration made from an orange tied around the middle with a red ribbon and a candle inserted. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Lexicographical Neighbors of Kriss Kringle

Kreysig's sign
Kriegie
Krigia bulbosa
Krigia dandelion
Krio
Kriol
Kriols
Kripke frame
Kripke model
Kris
Kris Kringle
Krisa
Krishna
Krishnaism
Krishnology
Kriss Kringle (current term)
Krissie
Krissy
Krista
Kristen
Kristevan
Kristi
Kristianstad
Kristie
Kristin
Kristina
Kristine
Kristopher
Kristy
Kriti

Literary usage of Kriss Kringle

Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:

1. Little-folk Lyrics by Frank Dempster Sherman (1897)
"Kriss Kringle AWAY with melancholy! This day is for delight; When mistletoe and holly In wreaths and garlands bright Are hung above the ingle, ..."

2. Our Young Folks by John Townsend Trowbridge, Lucy Larcom, Gail Hamilton (1866)
"Kriss Kringle was greatly surprised at this sight, and stared at his strange visitor without saying a word. But the little man did not mind that in the ..."

3. Brooks's Readers by Stratton Duluth Brooks (1906)
"Kriss Kringle JUST as the moon was fading Amid her misty rings, And every stocking was stuffed With childhood's precious things, Old Kriss Kringle looked ..."

4. Christmas Entertainments: Containing Fancy Drills, Acrostics, Motion Songs by Alice Maude Kellogg (1918)
"Kriss Kringle. By SUSIE M. BEST. If there's any one here who ever has seen The face of Kriss Kringle, I'll think he is mean If he is not willing at once to ..."

5. Heath Readers: Primer [-sixth] Reader by D.C. Heath and Company (1903)
"Tell me of Kriss Kringle and his wonderful sack." " Well, the night before Christmas, ... They know Kriss Kringle is abroad. " The father opens the door and ..."

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