Sinterklaas of the Father Before discussing the modern Santa, it’s important to mention the iterations of him around the globe that came before the version we see today. Two of these deserve ...

My daughter held my hand and bounced with excitement. Then a bearded Sinterklaas in his red robes and white gloves passed through the schoolyard gates, waving at the children. Accompanying him were ...

HOLLAND — For this week's feature, I grabbed my passport and traveled to the Sinterklaas Shuffle in downtown Holland. The new-and-improved event traversed six different locations, all of which ...

Chocolate ciggy's, dirty surprises and loads of debating. Here's all the Dutch you need to know about the Dutch tradition of Sinterklaas.

Visit the House of Sinterklaas at the Waag in Leiden this year. Meet Sinterklaas and his Pieten, have a photo taken and take part in fun activities!

Sinterklaas arrivals marked by protests and arrests The arrival of Sinterklaas, one of the Netherlands’ most cherished traditions, unfolded on Saturday with contrasting scenes of celebration and ...

In the 19th Century Dutch emigrants took their story of a legendary gift-bringer called Sinterklaas to America, where he eventually became known as Santa Claus. 'Evolutionary creation' But while the ...

The news is full of stories about conflict between groups, about city streets with refuse. But at the Rhinebeck Sinterklaas celebration, thousands of diverse people crowded onto the main street sid… ...

A chorus line of honeypot ants entertain during Sinterklaas in Rhinebeck, N.Y., on Saturday, Dec. 2, 2023. (William J. Kemble Photo) ...