St. Nicholas

St. Nicholas: His Legend And His Role In The Christmas Celebration And Other Popular Customs is a book written by George Harley McKnight in 1917. The book explores the origins and evolution of the legend of St. Nicholas, a Christian saint who is known for his generosity and gift-giving. The author delves into the history of St. Nicholas, tracing his roots back to ancient Greece and Rome, and examines how his story has been adapted and modified over the centuries to suit different cultural contexts.The book also explores the role of St. Nicholas in the Christmas celebration, and how he has become synonymous with the figure of Santa Claus. The author examines the various customs and traditions associated with St. Nicholas, such as the practice of leaving out stockings for him to fill with gifts, and the popular song ""Santa Claus is Coming to Town.""Overall, St. Nicholas: His Legend And His Role In The Christmas Celebration And Other Popular Customs is a fascinating and informative exploration of the history and cultural significance of one of the most beloved figures of the holiday season.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.