Who is Sinterklaas?

For Dutch people, december 5 is sacred: it's the day they celebrate Sinterklaas. He visits all children in Holland to give them presents if they have been good, accompanied by his black Petes. Where does this curious tradition come from?
Saint Nicolas was born around 300 AD in the Turkish port of Myra. The GREEK port of Myra at that time and Saint Nicolas wasn't a Saint by then, just Nicolas. He was a bit of a lad, because as a baby he stood up in his bath and thanked the Lord for his birth! Very chique-o-las.
As a priest Nicolas performed some remarkable acts. Once he saved three boys who had been cut into pieces by an innkeeper, and then stuffed into a barrel. Our Nico happened to pass by, did a little praying and the boys had no longer kicked the barrel but were once more alive and well. Thank you Sint Nicolas! He also showed his generosity to three poor little girls, by throwing bags of money into their bedroom in the dead of night. One of those baggies of cash got stuck in one of them bitches pumps and that's why we still put our shoes out at night, hoping for some dosh. Chocolate coins are accepted. No change given.
Nicolas was promoted to bishop of Myra, but died soon after on December 6th 342. This is when he was declared a good saint and then somehow he moved to Spain and spends his winters in The Netherlands. From Myra to Almere. The Lord works in mysterious ways.

[@indy_l0v346]

Me who is from the Netherlands (Dutch) but just wants to see this

[@DHunter_47]

The Kingdom of God is at Hand
John 3:16
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[@TheRojo387]

One time I caught a $2 coin in my sock-while it was on my foot!

[@brendabroer5367]

love your take on this - thanks!

[@DHunter_47]

The Kingdom of God is at Hand
John 3:16
King James Version
16 For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.

[@shaynadonna3978]

Ant thats when we had a extra holiday

[@OmdatHetKanTV]

1:10 Hahahaha vet droog

[@klomphoppie3871]

OmdatHetKan TV Indd 😂

[@Cuhwu]

OmdatHetKan TV xdd

[@killerjay2050]

Ben je nederlands

[@appelsienen]

And belguim... they always say netherlands.. belguim 2!

[@MJeditsx]

Cecilia Brennan and germany!

[@iwto_ampere5821]

Cecilia Brennan that's because the Guy making this is dutch, im English and i find that the dutch accent sounds a bit weird xD i recognize it as soon as i hear it

[@You-mr3lo]

Thats true. Its a Dutch program though.

[@spacesoarer3627]

Woah

[@lunanoviello2489]

and ten he gave gifts to boys and girl on december 5th how do ik know?? bc im dutch but its stil a mystery for childer under the 5th grade bc they dont know that hes dead '>' and theres a news chanel just for him its called het sinterklaas jounaal i just watch it bc my sis stil believs and i like the storys they make up ech year :D so happy pakjes avond before 3 days it actul is... ":D

[@DHunter_47]

The Kingdom of God is at Hand
John 3:16
King James Version
16 For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.

[@Mystical_Griffon]

and then somehow he moved to spain xD somehow

[@italian_pewallboy1260]

G E K O L O N I S E R D

[@yumani_]

So is he turkish or greek

[@KajiRider1997]

Greek, in fact the Turks demanded the body of saint nicholas back to Myra but the Greeks kept it because it was removed from Myra BECAUSE the Turks where invading lol So no, not Turkish

[@Maxwell_-vl1rh]

Ksi fans incoming

[@italian_pewallboy1260]

Dum

[@Painfuljacksmith]

My birthday is on 6 december

[@ghristophermyers666]

Why are they dabbing?

[@tobiasluneng9416]

cringe

[@wafaibrahim4489]

that doesnt make any fucking sense :)

[@aleenamango5008]

not at all..

[@y.y.t.c6688]

No se entiende me de lo q dices : v

[@DHunter_47]

The Kingdom of God is at Hand
John 3:16
King James Version
16 For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.

[@jeltew8101]

G E K O L O N I S E E R D

[@jonathancastro8487]

Wat bedoelt dat?