Well, let us try to explain who the 3 Saints are, what are their differences and what's the connection. For example, Saint Nicolas and Santa Claus have a white beard, …
In the Netherlands, Saint Nicholas (Sinterklaas) is celebrated on December 5th, with children receiving gifts in his honor. Saint Martin’s Day (Sint-Maarten) on November 11th involves children going door-to-door with lanterns, singing for sweets. While Santa Claus is not a traditional Dutch saint, his influence is evident during the Christmas season, with festivities and gift-giving throughout the country.
Well, let us try to explain who the 3 Saints are, what are their differences and what's the connection. For example, Saint Nicolas and Santa Claus have a white beard, …
Siinterklaas is the Dutch Santa Claus, the one and only real Dutch Santa, sails from Spain to the Netherlands on a sturdy steamer call ed “Stoomboot”. This powerful boat is …
Sint Maarten, or Saint Martin, also called Sint Maartensdag, is a traditional Dutch Festive Day. Saint Martin is celebrated throughout the Netherlands on November 11, but is especially celebrated in …