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  2. Sinterklaas - Wikipedia

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    Sinterklaas events were held in Indonesia until 1957 when, in what became known as Black Sinterklaas (Indonesian: Sinterklas Hitam; Dutch: Zwarte Sinterklaas), they were banned by the government as part of its broader decolonization efforts. [53] The Saint Nicholas Society of New York celebrates a feast on 6 December to this day.

  3. Saint Nicholas Day - Wikipedia

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    In the Netherlands, his feast day is celebrated on 5 December, the Eve of Saint Nicholas. It is believed that Sinterklaas travels from Spain by boat. His arrival each November is a big event for children. In the days leading up to 5 December, young children put their shoes in front of the chimneys and sing Sinterklaas songs.

  4. Saint Nicholas (European folklore) - Wikipedia

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    An 1865 illustration of the Hungarian Saint Nicholas (Mikulás) and a Krampusz, a fearful and devilish creature, a mean elfIn Austria, Czechia, southern Germany, Hungary, Slovenia, Slovakia, Romania and Ukraine, Saint Nicholas often comes with two assistants (see companions of Saint Nicholas): a good angel who gives out presents to good children and a devil or a half-goat, half-demon monster ...

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  6. Lord of Misrule - Wikipedia

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    In the early 19th century, the Oxford Movement in the Anglican Church ushered in "the development of richer and more symbolic forms of worship, the building of neo-Gothic churches, and the revival and increasing centrality of the keeping of Christmas itself as a Christian festival" as well as "special charities for the poor" in addition to ...

  7. Santa Claus - Wikipedia

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    The events are seen as moves to boost tourism in Kyrgyzstan. [49] The Guinness World Record for the largest gathering of Santa Clauses is held by Thrissur, Kerala, India where on 27 December 2014, 18,112 Santas overtook the previous record. Derry City, Northern Ireland had held the record since 9 September 2007, when a total of 12,965 people ...

  8. Category:Sinterklaas - Wikipedia

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  9. Sack Man - Wikipedia

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    Der Mann mit dem Sack (the man with the bag) by Abraham Bach der Ältere. Sinterklaas and Zwarte Piet with naughty children, 1885 Gruss vom Krampus, ca. 1900. The Sack Man (also called the Bag Man or Man with the Bag/Sack) is a figure similar to the bogeyman, portrayed as a man with a sack on his back who carries naughty children away.