Das Christkind, which literally translates to “Christ child,” is the traditional bringer of gifts on Christmas Eve in Germany. Also spelled Das Christkindl in certain dialects (including in Nuremberg) ...

It may be September, but that hasn't stopped thousands of eager children sending off their Christmas wishlists to the Christkind (Christ Child) - a baby Jesus-like figure responsible for delivering ...

Every year, children living in Germany put great effort into their Christmas wish lists. These can be sent to several post offices across the country and addressed to either Santa Claus, St. Nicholas ...

A German mayor has hit back at the far right Alternative for Germany (AfD) party after “openly racist” comments were made toward a teenager chosen to open his city’s Christmas market. The Christkind – ...

The arrival of the Christkindlmarket means Christmas is almost here! This German marketplace has everything you want at this time of year: a holiday vibe, delicious food, fabulous live entertainment ...

As Christmas approaches, children long for things: cars, laptops, dolls, electric trains. The airwaves are bombarded with news of Christmas sales barometers. A stressed-out society rushes to ...

For centuries, Saint Nicholas, noted for gift giving, was the religious figure associated with Christmas. He died Dec. 6 in the 4th century A.D., and Dec. 6 has been celebrated as Saint Nicholas Day ...

CHICAGO — Tuesday was the final day of the season for Chicago’s ever-popular Christkindlmarket. It’s been a holiday staple in the city for decades, but do you know where the name “Christkindl” comes ...

The jolly, bearded Santa Claus that Americans know and love is not the only version of a Santa-like mythical being. In Spain, children receive gifts from the three Reyes Magos (three Wise Men). In ...