This edition had all images removed.
LoC No.: 18004719
Title:
St. Nicholas
His Legend and His Rôle in the Christmas Celebration and Other Popular Customs
Note: Reading ease score: 69.8 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Credits:
Produced by Karina Aleksandrova, Paul Clark and the Online
Distributed Proofreading Team at http:
//www.pgdp.net
(This
file was produced from images generously made available
by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.)
Summary: "St. Nicholas" by George H. McKnight is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The book explores the life and legacy of St. Nicholas, the bishop whose story has laid the foundation for many popular customs and the figure of Santa Claus. McKnight aims to illuminate the amiable nature of St. Nicholas and how his acts of generosity have influenced cultural celebrations and traditions related to Christmas. The opening of "St. Nicholas" introduces the author's personal journey into understanding the influence and significance of St. Nicholas, igniting a respect and affection for the figure. McKnight begins by reflecting on how St. Nicholas is celebrated in various cultures, particularly in Belgium and the Netherlands, where his festival on December 6th serves as a children’s celebration rich with gift-giving traditions that contrast with the Christmas festivities in many other regions. The text indicates a shift in focus from the saint's historical roots to his impact on Christmas customs, emphasizing the dichotomy between secular and religious celebrations throughout history. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: McKnight, George Harley, 1871-1951
EBook No.: 42969
Published: Jun 17, 2013
Downloads: 93
Language: English
Subject: Christmas
Subject: Nicholas, Saint, Bishop of Myra
LoCC: Philosophy, Psychology, Religion: Christianity: Practical theology, Worship
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
LoC No.: 18004719
Title:
St. Nicholas
His Legend and His Rôle in the Christmas Celebration and Other Popular Customs
Note: Reading ease score: 69.8 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Credits:
Produced by Karina Aleksandrova, Paul Clark and the Online
Distributed Proofreading Team at http:
//www.pgdp.net
(This
file was produced from images generously made available
by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.)
Summary: "St. Nicholas" by George H. McKnight is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The book explores the life and legacy of St. Nicholas, the bishop whose story has laid the foundation for many popular customs and the figure of Santa Claus. McKnight aims to illuminate the amiable nature of St. Nicholas and how his acts of generosity have influenced cultural celebrations and traditions related to Christmas. The opening of "St. Nicholas" introduces the author's personal journey into understanding the influence and significance of St. Nicholas, igniting a respect and affection for the figure. McKnight begins by reflecting on how St. Nicholas is celebrated in various cultures, particularly in Belgium and the Netherlands, where his festival on December 6th serves as a children’s celebration rich with gift-giving traditions that contrast with the Christmas festivities in many other regions. The text indicates a shift in focus from the saint's historical roots to his impact on Christmas customs, emphasizing the dichotomy between secular and religious celebrations throughout history. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: McKnight, George Harley, 1871-1951
EBook No.: 42969
Published: Jun 17, 2013
Downloads: 93
Language: English
Subject: Christmas
Subject: Nicholas, Saint, Bishop of Myra
LoCC: Philosophy, Psychology, Religion: Christianity: Practical theology, Worship
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.