And so,to the Germans of Pennsylvania, Saint Nicholas or Pelznickel was a man dressed in fur who came once a year with gifts for good children.Soon, people began to feel that the love and kindness Pelznickel brought should be part of a celebration honoring the Christkindl, as the Germans called the Christ child.

VOA: special.2009.12.20

Then the little ones go under the blow dryer. "They are so happy once they're de-oiled and it actually makes you feel pretty good that this part of the operation is being done to save these animals."

VOA: standard.2010.06.08