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Nova with Sinterklaas at Spencer Park, Christchurch, 30 November 2014.
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Photo by Susan Smit.
From the collection of Christchurch City Libraries
Sinterklaas usually brings gifts to the children of Holland on December 5th. The children put their shoes next to the chimney filled with straw and a carrot. These treats are for Sinterklaas' horse. The next morning, when the children wake up, they find the straw and carrot have been replaced by a present and/or candy.
Sinterklaas travels on his horse with an assistant named Zwarte (black) Piet. Zwarte Piet lets Santa know if a child has been good or bad. Sometimes, it is Zwarte Piet's job to discipline the naughty children.
Much like Santa Claus, Sinterklaas is an old man with a long white beard, he wears a red costume with golden stripes, and a mitre on his head. Zwarte Piet has dark skin, curly hair, and wears red lipstick.
They were found on a bike trip from Amsterdam center to Dugerdam.