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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.
Generic synonyms: Imaginary Being, Imaginary Creature, Patron Saint
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
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 ..."