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1. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Zwarte_PietZwarte Piet - Wikipedia

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   Zwarte Piet (Dutch: [ˈzʋɑrtə ˈpit]; Luxembourgish: Schwaarze Péiter; West Frisian: Swarte Pyt), also known in English by the translated name Black Pete, is the companion of Saint Nicholas (Dutch: Sinterklaas; French: Saint-Nicolas; West Frisian: Sinteklaas; Luxembourgish: Kleeschen) in the folklore of the Low Countries. Traditionally ...

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3. mymerrychristmas.com › the-story-of-black-peterThe Story of Black Peter - Merry Forums of My Merry Christmas

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   Nov 4, 2014 · Black Peter, or Zwarte Piet in Dutch, began in Holland in the 15th century. His dark appearance is supposed to suggest a Spaniard, a reflection of Spain’s occupation of the Netherlands at the time.

4. allthatsinteresting.com › black-peteBlack Pete, The Dutch Christmas Character That Wears Blackface

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   Since the 19th century, Dutch Christmas traditions hold that Sinterklaas is aided by Black Pete aka Zwarte Piet, a servant wearing blackface. The Dutch call him Zwarte Piet and wear blackface makeup, gold earrings, curly wigs, and jester-like costumes to portray him.

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6. dutchreview.com › culture › zwarte-piet-explainerZwarte Piet: the full guide to the Netherlands’ most ...

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   Nov 16, 2023 · Zwarte Piet is a blackface character that helps Sinterklaas, the Dutch Saint Nicholas, in the annual holiday parades. Learn about the history, the debate, and the changes of this polarising figure in Dutch culture.

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7. www.nationalgeographic.com › history › articleThe 'Black Pete' Christmas character is dividing a country

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   Dec 6, 2018 · Black Pete is a blackface sidekick of Santa Claus in the Dutch St. Nicholas tradition. Learn about the history, the protests, and the violence surrounding this controversial figure.

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8. www.historyextra.com › period › modernZwarte Piet: the history behind the Christmas controversy

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   Dec 2, 2020 · Zwarte Piet is a blacked-up helper of Sinterklaas, the Dutch and Belgian Santa Claus, who throws sweets and sometimes takes naughty children away. Learn about the origins and controversies of this festive figure, from medieval myths to modern racism.

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   What happened to Black Peter?

   • Today the negative associations have left Black Peter and he has become more of an elf-like figure, an assistant to an overloaded St. Nicholas who helps to hand out gifts every December 5th, St. Nicholas Day in Holland. The Dutch continue to stage elaborate arrivals of Santa Claus and Black Peter.

   The Story of Black Peter – My Merry Christmas

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   What did Black Peter do for Christmas?

   • Tall and gaunt with a dark beard and hair, Black Peter was associated with the punitive side of Christmas. Traditionally St. Nicholas would hand out presents to good children, while it fell to Black Peter to dole out coal (and sometimes knocks on the head) to children who misbehaved.

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   Who is Black Pete?

   • Zwarte Piet ( Dutch: [ˈzʋɑrtə ˈpit]; Luxembourgish: Schwaarze Péiter; West Frisian: Swarte Pyt ), also known in English by the translated name Black Pete, is the companion of Saint Nicholas ( Dutch: Sinterklaas; French: Saint-Nicolas; West Frisian: Sinteklaas; Luxembourgish: Kleeschen) in the folklore of the Low Countries.

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   Was Black Peter a Spaniard?

   • Black Peter, or Zwarte Piet in Dutch, began in Holland in the 15th century. His dark appearance is supposed to suggest a Spaniard, a reflection of Spain’s occupation of the Netherlands at the time.

   The Story of Black Peter – My Merry Christmas

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   Is Black Pete a prankster?

   • He is kindly, sober and very much the visiting dignitary. His sidekick Zwarte Piet (Black Pete), however, is a rascal and a prankster who throws sweets in the air. There’s also the dark possibility that he could put you in his sack and take you away if you’ve been naughty. But that’s not the reason for the double take.

   Zwarte Piet: the history behind the Christmas controversy

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   What did Black Peter do?

   • The tanks, with Canadian soldiers at the helm and Black Peter sitting on the back, traversed the countryside, handing out candy and gifts to children who waited by the roadside. The practice of more than one Black Peter stuck and has continued since then.

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10. time.com › 5910949How Dutch Anti-Racism Campaigners Took on 'Black Pete' | TIME

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    Nov 14, 2020 · To his defenders, Black Pete is harmless fun, and efforts to get rid of him are part of a broader effort to wipe out Dutch history, culture and tradition.