We were out in the evening and I saw people swarm a corner circling a god-like figure. The figure had white hair and beard, wore a red chasuble and a red miter.
He was Sinterklaas. This was in Amsterdam more than a decade ago.
Though Sinterklaas looks like Santa Claus, he’s Saint Nicholas: a Dutch character. Legend has it that Sinterklaas originally hailed from Turkey and was a well respected and loved man. The feast of Sinterklaas is on December 6, but the evening of December 5 is when loved ones get their gifts.
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Thanks a lot 🙂
You are welcome.
Interesting story! I had never heard of this character.
Thanks 🙂 I read somewhere that Sinterklaas had a book that could tell children if they were good or naughty in their previous years.
very cool photo – ha!
Thanks Y 🙂
Aww love this! How cute! Never knew about this tradition – cool to see this other side to the city and wow 10 years ago. Looks like you had a great time 🙂 and yes what a coincedence we both posted something Amsterdam-related! Hehe!
🙂 I loved Amsterdam. Thanks for reading and commenting.
Nice to know about this… 🙂
Glad you like it 🙂
That’s you 10 years back and a intresting character :).Thanks for the info I will try to catch up with him.
Thanks Maitri 🙂 You should certainly catch up with him 🙂
Love the story, looking forward to seeing more of your work.
And thanks for checking out my site.
Thanks 🙂 Looking forward to your posts.