Day 4
Our festival has several folklore characters who are gift givers. Today, let's get to know Christkindl.
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History of Christkindl
Christkindl, pronounced Kriss-kindl, represents the Christ Child who in some European countries replaced St. Nicholas as the bringer of gifts at Christmas. Over time, the baby Jesus was changed into an angelic figure who wears a robe and wings. Unlike Santa Claus who comes down the chimney, the Christkindl flies into the house through a window to deliver gifts.
Meet The Schneider Male Chorus
Today's Concert features their performance at Christkindl Market in 2019
Founded in 1939, the Schneider Male Chorus has earned the reputation of being one of the most active and finest choruses in Southern Ontario. We annually perform many, many concerts at Seniors’ Residences, Long Term Care Facilities, Churches and for charity/fundraising events within the Region of Waterloo and the immediately surrounding areas.
Although the chorus is made up of non-professional singers, our aim has always been to maintain a high standard of performance. Our men devote many hours of rehearsal and performance to the joy of singing.
The Chorus performs a varied repertoire of sacred music, spirituals and secular music, from classical to modern composers.
Today, the Schneider Male Chorus is under the direction of Nancy Kidd, with Lori Danylchuk and Mark Goulet as accompanists.
Get in touch or learn more by visiting their website.
Visit our Christkindl Marketplace of Shops & Artisans
Food & Bakery
Christmas & Home Decor
Arts & Crafts
Toys & Games
Clothing & Accessories
Jewelry & Accessories
Health & Body
Shop DTKI was 'Homesick' for the sights, smells and sounds of Germany. I had been living in a small town in the Black Forest region while I was teaching on the Canadian Forces Base in Lahr. On my return to Stratford, I found the Kitchener Christkindl Market. Somehow, I did not feel quite as 'homesick' for the sights, smells and sounds of Germany! It is a wonderful experience, one I look forward to every year.
Contact
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Christkindl Market
Kitchener City Hall
200 King St. W. Kitchener, ON Canada N2G 4G7
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Giving Back
The photos, videos and concerts presented on this website are a chance for visitors to relive Christkindl Markets from 1997 through 2019. In 2020 we are online only.