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| The Dutch Saint Nicholas, or Sinterklaas, is the immediate forebear of the North American Santa Claus. According to legend, Sinterklaas makes his rounds on December 5, Saint Nicholas's Eve. He is sometimes said to be accompanied by a figure named Black Peter, who carries a whip with which to chastise naughty children. Here, dressed in a bishop's robes, Sinterklaas rides through the streets distributing sweets to the children. | ||||||
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| Christmas; Nicholas, Saint; Santa Claus | ||||||
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