Who came first in german santa clauses?

What is the order of Christkindl, knecht Ruprecht, and weihnachtsmann. Who came first, middle and last?

Answer #1

Christkindl-19th century

the Christkindl was replaced by a more/less secularized version of St. nick, Weihnachtsmann. So Christkindl came before Weihnachtsmann.

Knecht Ruprecht first appears in the 17th century

So i guess the correct order would be this: Knecht Ruprecht Christkindl Weihnachtsmann

Answer #2

ok thanks alot!!!!!!! so is weihnachtsmann St. Nick ?

Answer #3

yes they’re all St. Nick, but in different forms

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