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Why has Christkind traditionally been depicted as a female? Do you agree or disagree that this role should only be played by a female? Be sure to support your opinion with evidence.

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I think that the Christkind is a sprite-like child, because usually depicted with blond hair and angelic wings but, eventually the Christ Child began to be represented as a beautiful young female angel bringing the presents

Step-by-step explanation:

Because Martin Luther intended it to be a reference to the incarnation of Jesus as an infant, but eventually the Christ Child began.

User Shantanu Bhadoria
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Answer:

ok I'll do according to my opinions knowledge

Step-by-step explanation:

im always told that female kind understand the biblical matter more than men do because of their capability and will and that almost anything that has to do with Christ they are stronger in biblical matters

(hope I kinda helped even a bit thanks)

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