Posted: Dec 23, 2015 11:31 am
by Saim
Thomas Eshuis wrote:Incorrect map.


Yeah, I've learnt some Dutch and I was wondering who this "Kerstman" dude was and why it didn't say Sinterklaas for the Netherlands and Flanders.

Thomas Eshuis wrote:In fact you can see that in the Ukraine it's called Saint Nicholas, which is the same character as the Dutch 'Sinterklaas' and the inspiration of Santa Clause.


Interestingly though they also seem to have Did Moroz, who at least in Serbia (and I imagine in other Orthodox Slavic countries that have the tradition) isn't the same guy as Sveti Nikola. Sveti Nikola's day is celebrated on the 19th of december, whereas Deda Mraz comes around on New Year's.