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What do Dutch children put out on Christmas Eve instead of stockings?
Nothing at all! Santa Claus does not come to Dutch children, so they don´t need the stocking. They get presents on December 5th from a Santa-lookalike called Sinterklaas and he puts presents in shoes
Where does Neherlands santa put the presents?
Interior of Klompen, or Dutch Shoes. what is this the old Italian LIne bootblack custom, leaving shoes outside your door for cleaning?
How does the dutch version of Santa Claus transport his presents?
In the Dutch version of Santa Claus, known as Sinterklaas, he transports his presents using a steamboat. Each year, Sinterklaas arrives in the Netherlands from Spain by boat, accompanied by his helpers, known as Zwarte Piet or just Piet. Once he arrives, he distributes gifts to children on the evening of December 5th, known as Sinterklaasavond. This tradition emphasizes the importance of giving and celebrating the festive season.
When Dutch school children pass their exams they hang what outside their homes?
The dutch flag and they hang their school bags on it.
Do Dutch children believe St. Nicholas lives in the North Pole?
Santa is called "Kerstman" in Dutch. There's also the Dutch equivalent of Santa, which is "Sinterklaas". Also, "Sinterklaas" is technically not the actual santa, google does translate it like that, but meh. "Kerstman" is for Christmas and "Sinterklaas" is another holiday (on which we get presents from our family members). The idea is the same though, kids are supposed to think that Sinterklaas enters the house through the chimney, and put presents in the kids' shoes (which they placed there on the evening of December 4, the day before the holiday.)
Where do children leave shoes instead of stockings sometimes outside?
This has to do with a Dutch tradition. They leave shoes by the fireplace, so that Sinterklaas will fill it with presents and/or candy. This is done in the period until the fifth of december, which is called Pakjesavond (Evening of presents). That night, Sinterklaas and his 'Zwarte Pieten' deliver gifts to all children that have been good in the past year.
Christmas in the Netherlands?
Yes Christmas is celebrated in the Netherlands, it's called 'Kerstmis' in Dutch. Also by non-religious Dutch people (which make up about 50% of the population), because everyone loves santa and his presents ;D
When does Saint Nicholas deliver the presents?
Traditionally Saint Nicholas brings his gifts at night, and many Belgian and Dutch children still find their presents on the morning of December 6. Later in The Netherlands adults started to give each other presents on the evening of the 5th; then older children were included, and today many young children also get their presents on Saint Nicholas' eve.
Where did Santa origionate from?
Santa originates from Saint Nicholas. He is a Christian saint who was known for leaving little presents for children and others in need. He soon became known as Santa Claus. He was born in a Grecian city.
What did dutch children hany by the fireside before stockings?
Dutch children would hang their shoes by the fireside before stockings. They believed that Sinterklaas (their version of Santa Claus) would fill them with gifts and treats on the eve of St. Nicholas Day.
What Dutch traditions spread to the US?
Santa Claus comes from the Dutch Sinterklaas.
What did dutch children hang up by the fireide?
Dutch children hang up their stockings by the fireplace for Sinterklaas to fill with treats and gifts on the eve of St. Nicholas Day (December 5th). This tradition is similar to hanging stockings for Santa Claus in other parts of the world.
