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[GrannyMae]

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Well in my country even Hebe's are entitled to education [img]/images/graemlins/tongue.gif[/img]

Sinterklaas

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i KNEW he was gay



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Over time, St. Nicholas became the patron saint of sailors and merchants, and especially of children.

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Somewhat later, the pupils of convent schools would be rewarded or punished by a monk dressed up as the Good Bishop, with his long white beard, his red mantle and mitre (bishop's hat) and his golden crosier (bishop's staff) - just as he is still presented today.


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while his helper Black Peter stocks up on presents for next December 5th. In the first weeks of November, Sinterklaas gets on his white horse, Peter ("Piet") swings a huge sack full of gifts over his shoulder, and the three of them board a steamship headed for the Netherlands

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The old bishop and his helpmate are suddenly everywhere at once. At night they ride across Holland's' rooftops and Sinterklaas listens through the chimneys to check on the children's behaviour.

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