The Story of St. Nicholas



The Arrival

The Letter

When Father Was Little

In the Night

At the Store

A Visit to St. Nicholas

The Visit

St. Nicholas Eve

The Farewell Song

St. Nicholas is the Patron Saint of sailors and travellers.

This story tells how his birthday on December 6th is celebrated in the Netherlands, usually on the evening of December 5th.

The story is retold by Janny Lowensteyn and the illustrations are by Wanda (8 years) and Ilka (5 years)



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