Sinterklaas
Sign in to saveSinterklaas () or Sint-Nicolaas () is a legendary figure based on Saint Nicholas, patron saint of children. Other Dutch names for the figure include De Sint ("The Saint"), De Goede Sint ("The Good Saint") and De Goedheiligman (derived from goed hylickman meaning "good marriage man", alluding to his historical reputation as a Saint who can help you find a good life partner). Many descendants and cognates of "Sinterklaas" or "Saint Nicholas" in other languages are also used in the Low Countries, nearby regions, and former Dutch colonies.
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- Sinterklaas played by Bram van der Vlugt
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- Man
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- Delivering gifts to children on St Nicholas' Eve
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- Attire
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- Long red cape or chasuble over a traditional white bishop's alb and a sometimes-red stole, a red mitre and ruby ring, and a gold-coloured crosier
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- Spain
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22 sectionsContents
- Figures
- Sinterklaas
- Zwarte Piet
- Celebration
- Arrival from Spain
- Period leading up to Saint Nicholas' Eve
- Saint Nicholas' Eve and Saint Nicholas' Day
- History
- Pre-Christian Europe
- Middle Ages
- 16th and 17th centuries
- 19th century
- World War II
- Popularity and celebration outside the Netherlands
- Sinterklaas as a source for Santa Claus
- Sinterklaas in fiction
- Related holiday figures
- See also
- References
- Notes
- Bibliography
- External links
Sinterklaas () or Sint-Nicolaas () is a legendary figure based on Saint Nicholas, patron saint of children. Other Dutch names for the figure include De Sint ("The Saint"), De Goede Sint ("The Good Saint") and De Goedheiligman (derived from goed hylickman meaning "good marriage man", alluding to his historical reputation as a Saint who can help you find a good life partner). Many descendants and cognates of "Sinterklaas" or "Saint Nicholas" in other languages are also used in the Low Countries, nearby regions, and former Dutch colonies.
The feast of Sinterklaas celebrates the name day of Saint Nicholas on 6 December. The Sinterklaas feast is celebrated annually with the giving of gifts on St. Nicholas' Eve (5 December) in the Netherlands and on the morning of Saint Nicholas Day (6 December) in Belgium, Luxembourg, western Germany, and northern France (French Flanders, Lorraine, Alsace and Artois). The tradition is also celebrated in some territories of the former Dutch Empire, including Aruba.