SinterKlaas

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Sinterklaas is a legendary figure based on Saint Nicholas, patron saint of children. Other Dutch names for the figure include De Sint ("The Saint"), De Goede Sint ("The Good Saint") and De Goedheiligman (from "goed hylickman" meaning "good marriage man", alluding to his historical reputation as a Saint who can help you find a good life partner). Many descendants and cognates of "Sinterklaas" or "Saint Nicholas" in other languages are also used in the Low Countries, nearby regions, and former Dutch colonies. The feast of Sinterklaas celebrates the name day of Saint Nicholas on 6 December. The feast is celebrated annually with the giving of gifts on St. Nicholas' Eve (5 December) in the Netherlands and on the morning of 6 December, Saint Nicholas Day, Belgium, Luxembourg, western Germany, northern France (French Flanders, Lorraine, Alsace and Artois), Romania, Poland, Slovakia and Hungary. The tradition is also celebrated in some territories of the former Dutch Empire, including Aruba. Sinterklaas is one of the sources of the popular Christmas icon of Santa Claus.

Ozosnel

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Ozosnel (literally translated as "oh so fast") is the white horse which is owned by Sinterklaas, he's close friends to Sinterklaas and is always with him on his ship. When it's the fifth of December, children in The Netherlands and Belgium celebrate Pakjesavond (literally translated as "evening of gifts"). Ozosnel and his friend Sinterklaas both live in Spain, along with their family, known as de "Roetveegpieten" (formerly known as Zwarte Pieten).

Wet Sinterklaas

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Sinterklaas, famous in The Netherlands and Belgium, is getting wet after his ship sunk to the bottom somewhere near the French coast. He cannot find his way to Antwerp (Belgium) so instead a fake version of him came to the town hall in Antwerp by car. This fake version of Sinterklaas also has 5 little helpers (known as Roetveegpieten) and a horse named Ozosnel (which means "oh so fast" in Dutch). You are the wife of the fake Sinterklaas, create your own name, age and interests. (Sinterklaas is portrayed by Stefan de Walle and Bram van der Vlugt in The Netherlands and Wim Opbrouck in Belgium, formerly by Jan Decleir) (Please don't mind the picture or voice)