On December 5, the shops will shut early and some 60% of Dutch households will settle down to celebrate Sinterklaas. Here’s a list of all you need to know to get it right. 1 Who is Sinterklaas? The man in the mitre is impersonating Saint Nicholas, a 4th century bishop who lived in Myra, in what is now Turkey. From the 11th century onwards, news of his miracles spread around Western Europe and he became the patron saint of practically … Continue reading Ten things you need to know to celebrate Sinterklaas