Sinterklaas

Sinterklaas is basically the same as Christmas, but instead of Santa we have 'Sinterklaas'. He was also 'Zwarte Pieten' (black Pieten). On December 5th he comes around to all houses and delivers sacks full of presents! That is called 'pakjesavond' and already like 3 weeks before 'pakjesavond', Dutch people put their shoe in the hallway and 'Sinterklaas' puts candy or a small gift in your shoe! How fun! It's really fun to celebrate with your family, friends, work, school, actually everywhere!

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