Sinterklaas
Sinterklaas is a legendary figure based on Saint Nicholas, the patron saint of children. He is celebrated in the Netherlands, Belgium, Luxembourg, western Germany, northern France, and Hungary on his feast day, December 6th. In the Netherlands, Sinterklaas arrives on his sleigh on the eve of December 5th, accompanied by his helper Zwarte Piet (Black Pete). They visit all the good children in the land, delivering presents and candy. Naughty children, however, may find a lump of coal in their shoe on the morning of December 6th.