Dutch History

» Adair_Corbin - Sinter Klaas

To say that the Dutch Christmas celebrations focus on the 6th of December is an anachronism and to say that children gather at the port in Amsterdam is an oversimplification. Yes the 6th is an important day and much enjoyed by children but that is true of many european countries and the 24 is of equalo r greater importance nowadays in the Netherlands. And the Gathering to await Sinter Klaas is celebrated in every port town in the Netherlands not just Amsterdam. I would have to have access to information I don´t have to say whcihis the biggest but from being there I would say it´s at least as large in Den Haag and Rotterdam as in Amsterdam.

-- posted by Adair_Corbin

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» Lorri Mealey - Sinter Klaas

In response to Sinter Klaas posted by Adair_Corbin:

Thanks Adair. Are you from The Netherlands? All the books I used for this topic were from the 1960s, 1970s and 1980s, So I would love for some more current information. Please feel free to share more!

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