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Santa Claus is known as "De kerstman" (lit. the Christmas man).

The name Santa Claus is derived from the Dutch Sinter Klaas.

He is the patron saint of children and brings them toys and candy. People in The Netherlands (together with other European countries) celebrate "Sinterklaas" on the evening of December 5th, or on the 6th.

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