English Dictionary

Kris Kringle

/ˌkɹɪs ˈkɹɪŋɡ(ə)l/

noun

Synonym of secret Santa (“a Christmas tradition where a group of people give anonymous gifts to each other, with each person randomly selected to give a gift to one other person; a person who anonymously gives a present to another in such a gift exchange”)

Kris Kringle is coming to town.

意味（1）

Synonym of secret Santa (“a Christmas tradition where a group of people give anonymous gifts to each other, with each person randomly selected to give a gift to one other person; a person who anonymously gives a present to another in such a gift exchange”)

[A] time is usually set aside for the Kris Kringles to be performed, such as by the end of the week or the month, or by Christmas or Easter. … Kris Kringles are kind deeds or little gifts or surprises done for the person whose name was drawn without that person knowing the source of the Kris Kringle.

意味（2）

A gift given in a Kris Kringle or secret Santa gift exchange.

If you're working on a budget, finding a thoughtful Kris Kringle can bring on a headache … or two.