Dutch Gift-bringers, St Nicholas, the revered Bishop of Myra (Turkey) noted for his benevolence, and handcrafted doll:Zwarte Piet"(Black Peter),a Moorish servant of St. Nicholas in Holland, oldeworldsantas.com/dutch/
The Dutch Gift Bringers
The Dutch believe in the 4th Century Bishop St. Nicholas, (Sinterklaas) and his servant assistant Black Peter, (Zwarte Piet).
Each image is a link to a full view of the character and his Description.
St. Nicholas in bishop's attire. Black Peter in 16th C. Spanish attire
"St. Nicholas"
(Sinterklaas)
"Zwarte Piet"
(Black Peter)
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