Demré – A group of Turkish scientists claims to have found the tomb of St. Nicholas, the holy man who became their inspiration Santa Claus synonymous with Christmas celebrations. The location of the tomb of St. Nicholas is said to be in the coastal city of Demre in the province of Antalya. Scientists discovered the … Read more
Brabant broadcasting In collaboration with Brabant broadcasting ANNOUNCEMENTS•today, 11:50 In Sint-Oedenrode, the Sinterklaas decorations were destroyed last weekend. It was the first time that the Sinterklaas committee had posted a series of large signs of Pieten, parcels and Sinterklaas in the village. “It is funny?” asks Marjolein Steenbakkers of the committee Brabant broadcasting turned off. … Read more
ANP extension ANNOUNCEMENTS•today, 20:08 Sinterklaas bought presents long before this year’s gorgeous evening, presumably because he still wanted to take advantage of last week’s Black Friday deals. Normally, he only goes to the shop for gifts on the Saturday before Pakjesavond or on December 5, says the Dutch Payments Association. On Thursday, the number of … Read more
23 nov 2022 om 21:31Update: 19 minuten geleden Officers who performed at an anti-Zwarte Piet demonstration in Staphorst on Sunday were said to have been hampered in their work by several tractor blockades. This was reported by the Eastern Netherlands Police in a response to written questions from de Volkskrant. During the protest, protesters from … Read more
RTV Ext ANNOUNCEMENTS•today, 18:48•Edited today, 19:36 Human rights organization Amnesty International reported threats and destruction by rioters upon arrival of Sinterklaas in Staphorst yesterday. “The observers participate in all kinds of demonstrations throughout the year, but they have never been threatened and intimidated in this way before,” a spokesman told ANP news agency. The observers … Read more
13 nov 2022 om 10:46Update: 33 minuten geleden More than 1.6 million people watched the arrival of Sinterklaas on television on Saturday afternoon. This is the same number of spectators as arriving in 2021. This is shown by the data from Stichting KijkOnderzoek (SKO). During the day, the first episode of the new season aired … Read more
13 nov 2022 om 05:27 Sinterklaas has returned to the country. Wearing a shoe, writing poetry, singing songs – the party is a big part of Dutch culture. The celebration also revives the discussion about Zwarte Piet. Why do we cling so much to traditions? King’s Day, clog-making, May 4 and 5, Hindu festival Holi, … Read more
12 nov 2022 om 16:56 Sinterklaas has returned to the country. The good holy man not only brings much amusement into the house, but also causes much-needed turmoil. Luckily, child and youth psychologist Kirsten Manussen has advice on how to deal with children who can’t wait for Pakjesavond to become a parent. How does Sinterklaas … Read more
12 nov 2022 om 13:37Update: 4 minuten geleden Sinterklaas arrived in Hellevoetsluis on Saturday. Due to the corona crisis, it was the first time in three years that an audience was present at the entrance to the Netherlands. The good holy man arrived this year on a private jet, the Goedheiligman 1. This was according … Read more
12 nov 2022 om 05:00 0:40Afspelen knop Different Pieten can be seen all over the country Just as there was disagreement in Emmen this week about whether or not to Zwarte Piet, so was the case in many places across the country. There is probably no country or city where there has not been discussion … Read more