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The feast is celebrated annually with the giving of gifts on St. Nicholas' Eve (5 December) in the Netherlands and on the morning of 6 December, Saint Nicholas Day, in Belgium. The tradition is also celebrated in some territories of the former Dutch Empire , like the Dutch East Indies (see image of Sinterklaas in Malang below and Suriname).


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Every year, as the day of December 5 rolls into the evening, families across the Netherlands come together to celebrate the tradition of Sinterklaas. But how? Intocht: The arrival of Sinterklaas Sinterklaas celebrations start when the man himself arrives in the Netherlands in mid-November (the first Saturday after November 11, or Sint Maarten ).


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When nights falls on December 5, Sinterklaas comes to the Netherlands. While every good boy and girl is sleeping, the Dutch Santa Claus sneaks into their house and leaves treats and presents for the children to find when they wake up in the morning. But Sinterklaas Day isn't just an early Christmas. It's something altogether different.


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The feast is celebrated annually with the giving of gifts on St. Nicholas' Eve (5 December) in the Netherlands and on the morning of 6 December, Saint Nicholas Day, Belgium, Luxembourg, western Germany, northern France (French Flanders, Lorraine, Alsace and Artois), Romania, Poland and Hungary.


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The Dutch celebrate Sinterklaas on December 5th, St. Nicholas Eve, with festive family parties when gifts and surprises are exchanged. If the 5th falls on a school day, schools close at midday, allowing children's happy anticipation of the evening's activities. In the Netherlands, unlike other places, adults as well as children join in the fun.


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5 Shoes. In the days leading up to the 5th of December, children put their shoes in front of the fire (or the radiator) in the hope that Sinterklaas will fill it with a small present or a chocolate goody. Some children think they can get around the Sint by leaving a carrot for the bishop's horse, accompanied by a wish list.


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The traditional night of the Sinterklaas celebration, the night of December 5, is called pakjesavond (gift evening). On this day, parents offer gifts to their kids, which of course, come straight from Sinterklaas himself.


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December 5 is St. Nicholas' Eve in the Netherlands, a time of gift-giving and parties. It is the day before St. Nicholas' Day but the big celebrations happen on December 5. Is St Nicholas' Eve/Sinterklaas a Public Holiday? St Nicholas' Eve/Sinterklaas is not a public holiday. Businesses have normal opening hours.


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The evening of December 5th is called St. Nicholas' Eve 'Sinterklaasavond' or 'Pakjesavond' (present evening). The children will receive their presents during the evening. There might be a knock at the door and you might find a sack full of presents!


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Until the big day of 5 December, called "Sinterklaasavond" (Sinterklaas evening) or "Pakjesavond" (presents evening), when the gifts are delivered, Sinterklaas will make his appearance on streets, schools and hospitals around the country. Meanwhile, children prepare their shoes and a big sock near the chimney, waiting to be filled with candy, fruit or iPods depending on their age…


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December 5 and 6 are Sinterklaas/St. Nicholas' Eve and Day in the Netherlands, when Saint Nicholas, also known as Sinterklaas, visits children and brings them presents. In the Netherlands, the main celebrations take place on December 5, rather than December 6. Is St Nicholas' Day a Public Holiday? St Nicholas' Day is not a public holiday.


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On 5 December, Sinterklaas ends with 'Pakjesavond' (Gifts evening). On Pakjesavond, children anxiously wait for Sinterklaas to knock on their door. Although 'Sint' will usually be gone by the time they answer, a burlap sack full of gifts will await them on their doorstep. Following Sinterklaas' visit, each member of the family takes.


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December 5, 2023 December 6th holds special significance in Belgium as it marks the celebration of Sinterklaas, a beloved figure in Belgian folklore. This festive occasion of Sinterklaas, deeply rooted in tradition and folklore, brings families and communities together as they commemorate the arrival of Sinterklaas and his mischievous companions.


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On 5 December, people celebrate Sinterklaas. It's also called 'pakjesavond' (gifting evening). Traditionally, Sinterklaas' helpers would have already delivered presents the night before by sliding down chimneys of every home.