Sint-Nikolaas en het Sint-Nikolaas-feest by Wessel Albertus van Hengel
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"Sint-Nikolaas en het Sint-Nikolaas-feest" by Wessel Albertus van Hengel is a historical account produced in the early 19th century. The book delves into the legends and origins surrounding Saint Nicholas and the celebration dedicated to him, particularly focusing on its significance to children and the customs associated with the holiday. The narrative examines the life of Saint Nicholas, positioning him in the early 4th century as a bishop known for his generosity
and for performing miracles, emphasizing his role as a protector of children and the poor. Van Hengel explores various legends attributed to Nicholas, including his famous acts of kindness such as secretly providing financial assistance to a struggling father with three daughters. The text elaborates on the cultural evolution of the Saint Nicholas celebration, intertwining historical details with folklore to convey how the day evolved into a children's festivity characterized by gift-giving and joy, while also addressing the religious implications and the shifts in societal views regarding this beloved saint over time. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Hengel, Wessel Albertus van, 1779-1871 |
|---|---|
| Title | Sint-Nikolaas en het Sint-Nikolaas-feest |
| Credits |
Produced by The Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 63.1 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Language | Dutch |
| LoC Class | BR: Philosophy, Psychology, Religion: Christianity |
| Subject | Nicholas, Saint, Bishop of Myra |
| Subject | Saint Nicholas' Day |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 34555 |
| Release Date | Dec 3, 2010 |
| Last Update | Jan 7, 2021 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 254 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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