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Sarah en Abraham :-)
When you reach the ripe old age of fifty in Holland it’s said that you’ve either “seen Abraham” or “seen Sarah.” This tradition can be traced back to the Biblical characters, Abraham and Sarah, who had a son at a relatively old age. The phrase “Abraham gezien hebben” is actually rather appropriate, as it’s based on a passage in the Bible, John 8: 56-58. In this particular passage Jesus is engaged in discussion with the Jews, who ask him: “You are not yet fifty but you have seen Abraham?” Jesus replies “Truly, truly, I say to you, before Abraham was, I am”. The Jews are clearly surprised at this answer, because Abraham had in fact died before Jesus was born.
In the Netherlands turning fifty is considered an extremely special occasion and one that’s typically marked with the installation of a large life-size doll (of an elderly man or woman) in your front garden, often with a corresponding sign that reads “Abraham 50 jaar” (Abraham 50 years old) or “Sara 50 jaar” (Sarah 50 years old). Of course, this delightful Dutch tradition also ensures that the entire neighbourhood knows exactly how old you really are! There are even masks that youcan use when you are 50 years of age :).
(117 Pictures in 2017 - #77 - Masks)
...Masks...
Sarah en Abraham :-)
When you reach the ripe old age of fifty in Holland it’s said that you’ve either “seen Abraham” or “seen Sarah.” This tradition can be traced back to the Biblical characters, Abraham and Sarah, who had a son at a relatively old age. The phrase “Abraham gezien hebben” is actually rather appropriate, as it’s based on a passage in the Bible, John 8: 56-58. In this particular passage Jesus is engaged in discussion with the Jews, who ask him: “You are not yet fifty but you have seen Abraham?” Jesus replies “Truly, truly, I say to you, before Abraham was, I am”. The Jews are clearly surprised at this answer, because Abraham had in fact died before Jesus was born.
In the Netherlands turning fifty is considered an extremely special occasion and one that’s typically marked with the installation of a large life-size doll (of an elderly man or woman) in your front garden, often with a corresponding sign that reads “Abraham 50 jaar” (Abraham 50 years old) or “Sara 50 jaar” (Sarah 50 years old). Of course, this delightful Dutch tradition also ensures that the entire neighbourhood knows exactly how old you really are! There are even masks that youcan use when you are 50 years of age :).
(117 Pictures in 2017 - #77 - Masks)