1. NETHERLANDS CHRISTMAS

2. HISTORY OF CHRISTMAS IN NETHERLANDS Netherlands St. Nicholas [Santa]is known as Sinterklass. He dresses in traditional bishop’s robes [preferably red]and rides on a white horse. He also rides with Black Peter [elf]. December 5 th also known as St. Nicholas eve, they exchange presents on that day or as they like to call them surprises. www.whychristmas.com/cultures/holland.shtml

3. Traditions of Netherlands christmas Sing Christmas carols They have a second christmas which just a day to do absolutely nothing People of Twente in east Holland [a city in nethers]they blow horns to chase away evil spirits

4. Food in Netherlands Christmas Marzipan Spiced ginger biscuits

5. Decorations Christmas tree or paradise tree Sometimes wooden pyramids www.whychristmas.com/cultures/holland.shtml