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.
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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.
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The Historical St. Nicholas
Who is the historical Nicholas and how is he revered in Eastern European countries and traditions?
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Halloween Comes to Europe
The European commercial world is aggressively marketing Halloween.
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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!
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Medieval Origins of Christmas
On this darkest night of the year, let's discuss where Christmas originated.
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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"?
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<b>Santa Around the World<b>
Santa Around the World talks about Christmas gift-givers from various countries around the world.
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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?
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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.
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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.
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'TIS THE SEASON
A brief discourse on the various holidays observed this time of year (November thru January).
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Angels we have heard on high
A short history of the music of Christmas and other holidays.

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.
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