Sinterklaas is based on the historical figure of Saint Nicholas (270–343), a Greek bishop of Myra in present-day Turkey. He traditionally rides a white horse. The feast is celebrated annually with the giving of gifts on the morning of 6 December, Saint Nicholas Day, in Belgium and Luxembourg.
December 6 holds special significance in Belgium as it marks the celebration of Sinterklaas, a beloved figure in Belgian folklore. The post …
Sinterklaas on December 6: A time-honored tradition
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