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100	1		_aHengel, Wessel Albertus van, _d1779-1871
245	1	0	_aSint-Nikolaas en het Sint-Nikolaas-feest
264		1	_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2010
300			_a1 online resource : _bmultiple file formats
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337			_acomputer _bc _2rdamedia
338			_aonline resource _bcr _2rdacarrier
500			_aRelease date is 2010-12-03
508			_aProduced by The Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net
520			_a"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.)
534			_nOriginal publication data not identified
653			_aNicholas, Saint, Bishop of Myra
653			_aSaint Nicholas' Day
856	4	0	_uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/34555
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