In the Netherlands, Christmas is very much the same, but earlier in the month, they also celebrate on December 5 with Sinterklaas (the Dutch name for Saint Nicholas) bringing presents.
There is a large public event when Sinterklaas arrives, which the Dutch Royal Family has taken part in .
Arriving from Spain (no chilly North Pole weather for Sinterklaas!) on a steamboat with his white horse, the…
