Tim+Neelon

Perspective of: Germany

 * Frame Element || Information gathered: ||
 * < Characters || St. Nicholas

Christkindl (Christ Child)

Der Weihnachtsmann || ||
 * < Setting ||< Germany - Post World War 2 ||
 * < Initiating Event ||< Exposure to Anglo-Saxon culture after WWII ||
 * < Internal Response ||< Children are excited, anticipating the arrival of St. Nicholas with gifts on December 6th. Christkindl, an angel in a white robe comes on December 25th bearing gifts. ||
 * < Goal ||< To celebrate Christ's birth and incentivize good behavior for children. ||
 * < Consequence ||< Although Germans recognize "Santa Claus" in the form of Der Weihnachtsmann, in reality they celebrate St. Nicholas on December 6th and Christkindl on December 25th. ||
 * < Resolution ||< Although called by different names the German version of "Santa" epitomizes the spirit of Christmas just as his counterparts around the world.

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