In the South African Dutch Reformed Church tradition, Nachtmaal (literally 'night meal') is the Afrikaans term for the Eucharist or Holy Communion. Historically, Nachtmaal was also a major social and religious gathering in Boer farm communities — held quarterly, it was one of the few occasions when isolated rural Afrikaner families came together, making it both a religious and community event.
The whole farm came to town for Nachtmaal and they hadn't all been together since the previous season.
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(South Africa) Eucharist.
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Nachtmaal means: In the South African Dutch Reformed Church tradition, Nachtmaal is the Afrikaans term for the Eucharist or Holy Communion. Historically, Nachtmaal was also a major social and religious gathering in. The word is mostly archaic or historical; you will only encounter it in old texts, period drama, or school history rather than current teen conversation. There is no real cause for parental concern; it is descriptive vocabulary rather than risky behaviour.
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