Traditionally in Austria, and elsewhere in Europe, it’s not Santa who gives out the gifts but the “Christkindl” (“Christ Child”). And in the village actually called Christkindl, it’s busy right now.

With several Christmas markets and a high chance of snowfall, Innsbruck, Austria, is one of the best places to celebrate the holidays. The Christmas season is in full swing across Europe, and there's ...

CHRISTKINDL, AUSTRIA (AFP) - Traditionally in Austria and parts of Europe, it is not Santa who gives out the gifts but the "Christkindl" ("Christ Child"). And in the Austrian village of Christkindl, ...

While good little boys and girls in America are preparing for St. Nick's Dec. 25 flyby, children in Austria are probably running for their lives because of Santa's not-so-jolly Christmas companion.