1st is more a cartoon picture, normaly the Saint rides a white horse.
2nd and 3rd like he is seen on national television; the "real" Sinterklaas and his zwarte Pieten.

Hi gerry, this sounds like great fun for the children. I am sure they look forward to it. Hope you have a very enjoyable weekend. Hugs, Mary

Thank you for this history lesson - have a very Merry and Happy 'Sinterklaas'! *4U

Hope your celebration is full of family and joy. Thank you for sharing interesting info.

Have an enjoyable celebration with your family. Thanks for sharing.

Thanks so much for sharing your cultural customs, Gerry; of course our present day customs, here, come from a mixture of customs from the those around the world.
Your pictures of Sinterklaas are wonderful!
Have a wonderful weekend and enjoy the season.
Love,
Jacqueline

Gerry, I hope you have a wonderful Sinterklaas and don't receive any twigs in your shoes! I know you've been a very good girl. Enjoy this weekend and hold your family close to your heart.;)

I was always told when young that sinterklaas and zwarte Piet came from spain lol.
for some weeks before the 5th you put your shoe every night in front of the fire and if you are good you get a present and naughty some salt lol. Of course all children are good.

will think of you all tonight, boy did I miss it for years after leaving Holland. Now used to the English father Christmas. Have a super time

Gerry, thank you for all the info. I found it very interesting, it is so fun to have family all over the world. Here if the kids are bad they are suppose to get lumps of coal in their stockings. Teehee!! The pictures are great, it is so fun to learn new things. H&*.