Sinterklaas

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Christmas Around the World
Sinterklaas in the Netherlands Compare and
Contrast with the U.S. Santa
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A Letter to the Students about Christmas in the
Netherlands
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Across the ocean is a continent named Europe. In
Europe is a country named The Netherlands.
Sometimes people call it "Holland," but the
correct name is The Netherlands. Their paper
money is different colors. They are famous for
growing millions of tulips. There are some
people there who carve wooden shoes. The flag is
red, white, and blue. And they don't have Santa
Claus, they have Sinterklaas (or St. Nicholas).
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This lesson is about how Sinterklaas is different
from Santa Claus, and how the Christmas season
is celebrated in The Netherlands.
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Boat
Sinterklaas
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In the Netherlands, Sinterklaas arrives with
his horse and helpers by boat from Spain, on a
Sunday in the middle of November.
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Christmas Eve or Christmas!
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2010 Sinterklaas arrived in Amsterdam on
Sunday, November 14.
Letter chocolates are a possible gift from
Sinterklaas!
Sinterklaas arrives on a Sunday in the middle of
November! He leaves gifts and candy at night.
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December 6th is Sinterklaas Day in the
Netherlands. The Dutch people do not have
Christmas trees up at that time. Sinterklaas Day
is when family members exchange gifts, and is the
last day Sinterklaas gives any gifts to the
children.
Sinterklaas is celebrated annually on Saint
Nicholas' eve (5 December) or on the morning of
6 December. --Wikipedia
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What do children in the United States do to get
ready for a gift from Santa? They put up a tree
or hang up a stocking.
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Figure this out Do Dutch children leave food
for Sinterklaas on Christmas Eve?
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This is from when Sinterklaas arrives in November
through December 6th, only.
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How does Sinterklaas travel in the Netherlands?
He travels by boat and on a white horse. He
also walks.
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The helpers for Sinterklaas go with him to
deliver candy and small gifts to the shoes of
small Dutch children.
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Happy Holidays!
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