According to my German/English dictionary as Krippe is a crib, manger; day nursery (for infants up to 3 years of age) Hope this is of some help. Mary Lou, TX ----- Original Message ----- From: <JOPARMLEY@aol.com> To: <BAVARIA-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Thursday, December 16, 1999 5:37 PM Subject: [BAVARIA] What is a Bavarian Krippe? > Hi all, > > Having known little about my Bavarian roots until recently, I am wondering, > what is a Bavarian Krippe? Some type of ornamental/religious decoration for > Christmas? > > I really should have known I was Bavarian all along, considering my fondness > for Bavarian cream filling........:-) > > Thanks to anyone who can shed some light on this for me, > Joanne > > > ==== BAVARIA Mailing List ==== > Sister or Brother, > Can you spare $10 dollars to support Rootsweb? > http://www.rootsweb.com/rootsweb/how-to-subscribe.html#personal > >