Sinterklaas Santa Claus
Some things were changed of course.
Sinterklaas santa claus. It is said that sinterklaas was the precursor of santa claus. It is often claimed that during the american war of independence the inhabitants of new york city a former dutch colonial town new amsterdam reinvented their sinterklaas tradition as saint nicholas was a symbol of the citys. The dutch sinterklaas was americanized into santa claus a name first used in the american press in 1773.
The tradition of santa claus is thought to have developed from that gift giving celebration of the feast of saint nicholas or sinterklaas on december 6 each year by the settlers of new netherland. Historians believe that dutch and german settlers took the tradition with them to america. There his catholic garb was gradually transformed into the jolly non sectarian red suit with the white fur trim we are all so familiar with.
Saint nicholas is the patron saint of among other things children. Sinterklaas as a source for santa claus sinterklaas is the basis for the north american figure of santa claus. Nicholas or sinterklaas as he is known in flemish speaking parts of the country has left presents for them.
On december 6 each year belgian children wake up and rush to see if st.