Monday, December 20, A.D. 2010

Meer Sinterklaas

Yesterday, I presented David Sedaris’ humorous take on the Dutch celebration of Saint Nicholas Day. Here are some videos of the celebration that I found online.

Amsterdam:

Ouddorp:

Woerden:

Of course, the multiculturalists want to ban Zwarte Piet and his Moorishly dressed pals as tokens of Holland’s racist past. It does not look like Sinterklaas’ browner helpers are going anywhere anytime soon, though. Except periodically back to Spain . . .

Posted by Joseph on Monday, December 20, Anno Domini 2010
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