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In Holland, Santa Doesn't Have Elves. He Has Slaves. The racist Christmastime tradition Dutch people have begun fighting about. By Jessica Olien Two men dressed as Zwarte Piet for the Dutch.
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Brin Andrews Updated: November 16, 2023 Many in the Netherlands view Zwarte Piet (Black Pete) as an innocent addition to the Dutch holiday season. But for others, the figure is deeply offensive and represents a system of inherent racism that parades under "tradition."
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Siinterklaas is the Dutch version of Santa Claus. One of Santa's helpers is Black Pete, a small black child who was Santa's helper. Representation of Black Pete in festivals and tales have come under fire in the Netherlands for accusations of racism. Context: The story of Siinterklaas and Zwarte Piet was related to me over a phone call with.
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November 13, 2014 at 3:30 a.m. EST In this Nov. 16, 2013 file photo the Dutch version of Santa Claus, Sinterklaas, or Saint Nicholas, and his sidekicks known as "Zwarte Piet," or Black.
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11/27/2023 Traditionally, "Black Piet" has accompanied St. Nicholas in the run-up to Christmas, handing out sweets in blackface and a curly wig. Nowadays, many see this figure as symbolizing a.
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The "real" story of Santa Claus begins with Nicholas, a man born in the 3rd century in modern-day Turkey. Orphaned at a young age, Nicholas took to heart the words of Jesus and eventually sold what his wealthy parents had left to him. Nicholas gave his proceeds to the poor, and was made bishop of Myra while still a relatively young man.
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Controversial blackfacing For activists like Jerry Afriyie, November and December is the most difficult time of the year. That is because Zwarte Piet is usually played by white Dutch people who.
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In this 19th century lithograph from the Netherlands, Zwarte Piet (Black Pete) accompanies Sinterklaas, a version of Santa Claus. According to tradition, Zwarte Piet chastises and punishes naughty children. Jan Schenkman/Wikipedia. The origin of Zwarte Piet is not clear, but the tradition became common in the Netherlands with the publication of.
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Particularly around this time of year, by way of a character called "Zwarte Piet" (Black Pete). In America you have Santa Claus, in the UK he's Father Christmas, and in the Netherlands he's called.
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Who is Sinterklaas? Sinterklaas is a cornerstone of Dutch culture, a figure so deeply ingrained in the national psyche that he transcends mere holiday folklore. Let's delve into the origins and significance of this beloved character who has been bringing joy to the Dutch people for centuries. Origins of Sinterklaas
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DeAgostini/Getty Images Many modern-day versions of Santa around the world come from the life of St. Nicholas. According to HISTORY, modern-day Santa Claus legends stem from a third-century monk named St. Nicholas. Born into wealth, St. Nicholas gave away his inheritance to the needy, suffering, and sick. In one famous anecdote, he even left.
Sinterklaas, the Dutch version of Santa Claus, and "Zwarte Piet", or "Black Pete" arrive on the
In Dutch tradition, Sinterklaas has a "helper" named Zwarte Piet, or "Black Pete," who usually appears as a blackface character with large gold earrings and exaggerated lips. In the weeks.
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We find the name 'Zwarte Piet' (Black Pete) for the first time in a children's book of 1891. Certain researchers claim that the color contrast between Sinterklaas and Zwarte Piet is a vestige from the time in which Sinterklaas was accompanied by a chained devil. The chains symbolized a victory of good over evil, light over darkness.
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People line the road to greet Sinterklaas, the Dutch version of Santa Claus, and his "Swarte Piet" (Black Pete) sidekicks in Amsterdam on Nov. 17, 2013. In the past few years, Black Pete has come.
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While Sinterklaas, portrayed as an elderly white man, arrives by ship and rides a white horse through parades across the Netherlands, hundreds of adults and children dress up as his helper,.
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The Zwarte Piet character is part of the annual Feast of St. Nicholas that is celebrated on the evening of 5 December ( Sinterklaasavond, which is known as St. Nicholas' Eve in English) in the Netherlands, Curaçao and Aruba. This is when presents and sweets are traditionally distributed to children.