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Children receive gifts on the birthday of "Sinterklaas" (Saint Nicolas).
Sinterklaas, dressed in bishop's robes and accompanied by his "Zwarte Pieten" (helpers), officially arrives in Aruba a couple of weeks before his birthday. His arrival by boat at Paardenbaai Harbor in Oranjestad is
celebrated with great fanfare. In the days before December 5, hopeful children leave out shoes and treats for Sinterklaas' white horse in
anticipation of Sinterklaas' nighttime arrival. Sinterklaas and his helpers are often spotted during the daytime at events sponsored by schools and commercial establishments.
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Saturday, December 5, 2009 |
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