Michiel 2005's photos with the keyword: black pete

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Saint Nicholas’s helpers

Black Pete, the Dutch/Belgian helper of Sint Nicholas, has been controversial in recent years. People who like Black Pete say that he is black because of coming down the chimney. Critics point to the red lips, curly hair and gold earrings, and say that you don't get those things from coming down the chimney. This has resulted that in some cases the red lips, curly hair and golden earrings have been dropped. Chocolate makers however still portray Black Pete in the traditional way.

Black Pete, the Dutch/Belgian helper of Sint Nicholas, has been controversial in recent years. People who like Black Pete say that he is black because of coming down the chimney. Critics point to the red lips, curly hair and gold earrings, and say that you don't get those things from coming down the chimney. This has resulted that in some cases the red lips, curly hair and golden earrings have been dropped. Chocolate makers however still portray Black Pete in the traditional way.

Arrival of Saint Nicholas in Leiden.

Arrival of Saint Nicholas in Leiden.

Arrival of Saint Nicholas in Leiden.

Arrival of Saint Nicholas in Leiden.

This year there has been a lot of discussion in the Netherlands about Black Pete. As a result, St. Nicholas has been made brown too, as you can see.

Band dressed up as Black Pete