Articles related to "Sinterklaas"
Sinterklaas or St. Nicholas
Who is the first Saint that comes to the Belgian mind? It's Saint Nicholas, an amalgam of childlike naivety and pagan, Christian and colonial elements.
saint nicholas • belgium • sinterklaaskindervriend • saint nicolas children's friend • santa claus go home
Who is the first Saint that comes to the Belgian mind? It's Saint Nicholas, an amalgam of childlike naivety and pagan, Christian and colonial elements.
saint nicholas • belgium • sinterklaaskindervriend • saint nicolas children's friend • santa claus go home
Belgium and Holland's Black Peter
Saint Nicholas is invariably revered as the Children's Saint in many European countries. But his helpers differ in many aspects from country to country.
saint nicholas • st. nicholas • sinterklaas • zwarte piet • black peter
Saint Nicholas is invariably revered as the Children's Saint in many European countries. But his helpers differ in many aspects from country to country.
saint nicholas • st. nicholas • sinterklaas • zwarte piet • black peter
The Historical St. Nicholas
Who is the historical Nicholas and how is he revered in Eastern European countries and traditions?
saint nicholas • sinterklaas • historical saint nicholas • historische sinterklaas • bishop of myra
Who is the historical Nicholas and how is he revered in Eastern European countries and traditions?
saint nicholas • sinterklaas • historical saint nicholas • historische sinterklaas • bishop of myra
Halloween Comes to Europe
The European commercial world is aggressively marketing Halloween.
halloween popular in europe • european critics american commercialism • rivaling customs holidays sinterklaas • celebration in germany france netherlands belgium • halloween european revenue sales
The European commercial world is aggressively marketing Halloween.
halloween popular in europe • european critics american commercialism • rivaling customs holidays sinterklaas • celebration in germany france netherlands belgium • halloween european revenue sales
Katrien's St. Nicholas Day Treat!
Katrien Vander Straeten, Suite101 Custom and Holiday host, tells how she celebrated St. Nicholas Day in her native Belgium and shares with us a recipe for Speculoos!
st. nicholas day • recipe • specutoos • belguim • katrien vander straeten
Katrien Vander Straeten, Suite101 Custom and Holiday host, tells how she celebrated St. Nicholas Day in her native Belgium and shares with us a recipe for Speculoos!
st. nicholas day • recipe • specutoos • belguim • katrien vander straeten
Medieval Origins of Christmas
On this darkest night of the year, let's discuss where Christmas originated.
christmas • medieval christmas • christmas in the middle ages • santa claus • sinterklaas
On this darkest night of the year, let's discuss where Christmas originated.
christmas • medieval christmas • christmas in the middle ages • santa claus • sinterklaas
Santa Claus Go Home!
Who is the American Santa Claus? What is his relation to Saint Nick? And why are many Europeans demanding he "go home"?
europe despises santa claus • commercial origin american santa coca cola • relation saint nick sinterklaas • historical st. nicholas • czech santa claus go home campaign
Who is the American Santa Claus? What is his relation to Saint Nick? And why are many Europeans demanding he "go home"?
europe despises santa claus • commercial origin american santa coca cola • relation saint nick sinterklaas • historical st. nicholas • czech santa claus go home campaign
<b>Santa Around the World<b>
Santa Around the World talks about Christmas gift-givers from various countries around the world.
santa • santa claus • christmas • epiphany • st. nicholas
Santa Around the World talks about Christmas gift-givers from various countries around the world.
santa • santa claus • christmas • epiphany • st. nicholas
Discover Father Christmas's Roots
How did the good fourth-century bishop St Nicholas become the jolly red-suited Santa Claus, also known as Father Christmas, that children are so fond of today?
discover father christmas’s roots • turkish bishop • santa claus • fourth-century bishop • st nicholas
How did the good fourth-century bishop St Nicholas become the jolly red-suited Santa Claus, also known as Father Christmas, that children are so fond of today?
discover father christmas’s roots • turkish bishop • santa claus • fourth-century bishop • st nicholas
European Alternatives to Halloween
Halloween is taking Europe by storm, but there are still many other, similar festivals and holidays that perform its functions of fun and treats for the kids.
europe alternative festivals halloween • saint martin sint-maartenfeest • sinterklaas st nicholas • three kings driekoningen • carnival carnaval
Halloween is taking Europe by storm, but there are still many other, similar festivals and holidays that perform its functions of fun and treats for the kids.
europe alternative festivals halloween • saint martin sint-maartenfeest • sinterklaas st nicholas • three kings driekoningen • carnival carnaval
The Origins of Santa Claus
The origins of Santa Claus come from the real life story Saint Nicholas, while the rest has been formed by Christmas folklore, story and tradition.
origins santa claus • life saint nicholas • christmas folklore tradition • night before christmas • bishop of myra
The origins of Santa Claus come from the real life story Saint Nicholas, while the rest has been formed by Christmas folklore, story and tradition.
origins santa claus • life saint nicholas • christmas folklore tradition • night before christmas • bishop of myra
'TIS THE SEASON
A brief discourse on the various holidays observed this time of year (November thru January).
holiday season • reaffirmation • rededication • prayer • fasting
A brief discourse on the various holidays observed this time of year (November thru January).
holiday season • reaffirmation • rededication • prayer • fasting
The Christmas Celebration
Christmas honors the birth of Jesus, and is observed by most Christian churches, but the holiday finds its roots in the Winter Solstice celebrations of the ancient world.
christmas • santa claus • yule • winter solstice • saint nicholas
Christmas honors the birth of Jesus, and is observed by most Christian churches, but the holiday finds its roots in the Winter Solstice celebrations of the ancient world.
christmas • santa claus • yule • winter solstice • saint nicholas
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