A typical Dutch seasonal celebration

A typical Dutch seasonal celebration · 02:31 AM

Early december the birthday of Sinterklaas (Saint Nicholas) is celebrated in the Netherlands.
Sinterklaas arrives late November by boat from Spain according to the legend.
He is accompanied by a troop of helpers and usually rides a white horse.
The day before his birthday (december 5th) he gives presents to the young children.
On december 6th, his birthday, he has left the country.
As you see, there are quite some similarities with Santa Claus.

In my home town, Sinterklaas always pays a visit to the local elementary schools a few days before he leaves the country.
Most of the time without his horse. This year he was riding a scoot mobile, not wearing his traditional head piece.

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Originally posted by truckpumps

Making final adjustments?

Indeed. His long coat got stuck in one of the wheels just before I took the photo.

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