SINTERKLAAS CELEBRATION 2020

If you live in the Netherlands, and even if you don’t, you will probably have heard of Sinterklaas, if only because of the controversy surrounding his helpers. For many Dutch families, it is the special atmosphere of "present night" (pakjesavond) that makes Sinterklaas a unique celebration filled with nostalgic traditions. Let's dive into how you can celebrate it the Dutch way!

Sinterklaas (Dutch pronunciation: [ˌsɪntərˈklaːs]) or Sint-Nicolaas (Dutch pronunciation: [sɪnt ˈnikoːlaːs]  is a legendary figure based on Saint Nicholas, patron saint of children.

The feast of Sinterklaas celebrates the name day of Saint Nicholas on 6 December. The feast is celebrated annually with the giving of gifts on St. Nicholas' Eve (5 December) in the Netherlands and on the morning of 6 December, Saint Nicholas Day, in Belgium, Luxembourg and northern France (French Flanders, Lorraine and Artois). The tradition is also celebrated in some territories of the former Dutch Empire, including Aruba.
Sinterklaas is one of the sources of the popular Christmas icon of Santa Claus.

SINTERKLASS JOURNAL

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