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Sinterklaas vs. Santa Claus: A Comparison

Sinterklaas vs. Santa Claus: A Comparison

If you live in the Netherlands and discover Sinterklaas, you may wonder, is He the Dutch version of Santa Claus? Why they seem similar yet have completely different backgrounds? Since December is coming again and our two favorite holidays are in the air, let me answer these questions. In this blog, I will compare Sinterklaas vs. Santa Claus based on ten criteria. But first, a bit of history about these two famous figures. Who is Sinterklaas? Sinterklaas is a legendary…

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What makes Dutch Christmas special?

What makes Dutch Christmas special?

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Celebrating Christmas in the Netherlands may not be as boring as what some internationals may think. In fact, integrating in the Dutch Christmas traditions make the Christmas experience even richer and jollier than what you may expect. Dutch Christmas is not as extravagant as any other Christmas in the world, like in the United States or Asia. The reasons could be rooted with the Calvinistic way of living of the Dutch, which includes modesty and being down-to-earth, and the Northern…

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