When distributing gifts in Holland St Nicholas is accompanies by Black Pete. Black Pete is the one to actually give out the gifts.
In Holland Sinterklass (Santa) is often accompanied by a character called Zwarte Piet (Black Pete)
St. Nicholas Day is observed in The Netherlands (Holland). It is also observed in Belgium and Germany.
Saint Nicholas of Myra, a Christian bishop from the 4th century, is the first known 'Santa Claus' to distribute gifts. There are also stories of Sinterklaas in the Netherlands and Holland.
Saint Nicholas is a mythical being therefore they never receive gifts from him.Clark
In the 12th century children celebrated Saint Nicholas Day, when gifts and charitable offerings were given. Germany, France and Holland celebrated the day on December 6. It was much more religious than modern celebrations of the holiday, but gifts were still given to children and the poor.
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Santa is a magical version of St Nicholas. St Nicholas was a man who used to deliver gifts to the poor children because he was rich and wanted to give the poor gifts because he had alot and was much more fortunate.
St. Nicholas or as we call it 'Sinterklaas' is a holiday for kids, so usually toys.