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St. Nicholas Day is observed in The Netherlands (Holland). It is also observed in Belgium and Germany.
From the North Pole, however the bigger celebration in December in Holland is St Nicholas on December 5th, and St Nicholas comes out of Spain.
When distributing gifts in Holland St Nicholas is accompanies by Black Pete. Black Pete is the one to actually give out the gifts.
St. Nicholas or as we call it 'Sinterklaas' is a holiday for kids, so usually toys.
He delivers gifts of course.
He goes to peoples house
Nicholas was born in the town of Patara in modern Turkey
Children in Belgium have 2 Christmas visitors. On the 6th December, St Nicholas Day, St Nicholas is believed to bring children presents. This is quite a long time before Chrismas. Different regions in Belgium have different customs and traditions about St Nicholas. On Christmas day (25th) Santa Claus may bring some more presents if they are lucky.
Children in Belgium have 2 Christmas visitors. On the 6th December, St Nicholas Day, St Nicholas is believed to bring children presents. This is quite a long time before Chrismas. Different regions in Belgium have different customs and traditions about St Nicholas. On Christmas Day (25th) Santa Claus may bring some more presents if they are lucky.
Christmas is called Kerstmis in Holland, but on December 5th Holland also celebrates Sinterklaas (St Nicholas) which is a bigger celebration than Christmas.
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