Kristenkindel -

: In German households, a bell is often rung to signal that the Christkindl has delivered gifts and departed through an open window.

: To move the focus of Christmas to the "Christ Child," Luther shifted the gift-giving date from December 6th (St. Nicholas Day) to Christmas Eve. kristenkindel

Who Is The Christkind? A German Gift Bearer | Christkindlmarket : In German households, a bell is often

: Originally meant to represent the infant Jesus, the figure eventually morphed into a "fairy-like" girl with angel wings , golden curls, and a crown. : In German households