Children's book – Sankt Nikolaus

There are only a few historical testimonies to the life and work of Nicholas, who was Bishop of Myrna in the first half of the fourth century after the birth of Christ. But the impact of this man was great, whose generosity was able to found a tradition that has now lasted many centuries. Today, however, the Feast of St Nicholas, which marks the human prelude to a spiritually meaningful Christmas, is more than ever in danger of its true meaning being forgotten.

Jakob Streit has therefore retold the story of Nicholas for children. In fourteen episodes we get to know a man who stood up decisively and courageously for the poor and weak – even at the risk of falling out of favour with the emperor in Constantinople. But he was not only effective during his life: the spiritual power of Bishop Nicholas reaches beyond his death, as the story of the faithful servant shows.

These short tales help children and parents today to fill the Feast of St Nicholas with deeper meaning again, so that it remains a worthy herald of Christmas. Jakob Streit describes the noble man's generosity so sensitively that one almost wants to choose him as a role model. The stories of giving and helping of “Saint Nicholas” are suitable for children between 6 and 11 years. Parents who deliberately read this book aloud to their children will find in it a faithful companion for the pre-Christmas season for many years. Fourteen episodes about the saint who courageously stood up for the weak.