Zwarte Piet is the companion of Saint Nicholas in folklore. Those portraying the traditional version of Zwarte Piet usually put on blackface and colourful Renaissance attire in addition to curly wigs and
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Sinterklaas - Wikipedia
Sinterklaas - Wikipedia
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