Sinterklaas
- Wie was Sinterklaas
- Waarom zetten wij onze schoen
- Sint in het buitenland
-Who was Sinterklaas?
-Why do we put our shoes at the fireplace?
-Sinterklaas in other countries.
Saint Nicolas was born around the year 270 in Patras. His parents called
him Nikolaos. When he got older they put the word saint in front. He was
a bishop then.
He died at december 6th. But we don't know the exact year.
The people think it was 342.
We commemorate Saint Nicolas by the Sinterklaasparty. That's on the
6th of december.
Saint Nicolas was famous for
his generosity because on december the 5th orphans, old and poor people
got many presents.
That's why most people still celebrate Sinterklaas on the 5th of december.
Already in the 16 century people put their shoe at the chimney. The
chimney was earlier the symbol of connection between people and god. The
people believed that the gods by way of the chimney talked to them. And
Saint nicolas did that too.
That's why we sing in front of the chimney so he can give him rewards.
Also far away, outside the NetherlandsSaint Nicolas is celebrated.
In Melbourne (Australia) he arrives on the 14th of november.
Than the people have a original Dutch meal and the sing Dutch songs.
Also in Stockholm (Sweden) he is celebrated, on the first of december..
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