This is the 6008th most frequent German word.
christkind
"Christkind" refers to the Christ Child, traditionally associated with bringing gifts to children at Christmas in some European cultures.
In this sentence, 'Christkind' refers to the traditional Christmas figure who delivers gifts, similar to Santa Claus in other cultures.
Das Christkind bringt den Kindern Geschenke zu Weihnachten.
The Christkind brings gifts to children at Christmas.
Here, 'Christkindlmarkt' is a compound noun using 'Christkind', referring to traditional Christmas markets held in many German-speaking regions.
Während des Christkindlmarkts gibt es viele handgemachte Geschenke zu kaufen.
During the Christkindl market, there are many handmade gifts to buy.
In this instance, 'Christkind' represents the anticipation and joy associated with the festive season and the gift-bringing figure of Christmas.