: In German households, a bell is often rung to signal that the Christkindl has delivered gifts and departed through an open window.
: Originally meant to represent the infant Jesus, the figure eventually morphed into a "fairy-like" girl with angel wings , golden curls, and a crown. kristenkindel
: 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. : In German households, a bell is often