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Sinterklaas, the Dutch Santa Claus, arrived in Toronto on Saturday to greet thousands of Metro residents
Sinterklaas, the Dutch Santa Claus, arrived in Toronto on Saturday to greet thousands of Metro residents

Sinterklaas, the Dutch Santa Claus, arrived in Toronto on Saturday to greet thousands of Metro residents

Date12/8/1974
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Original Toronto Star caption: Sinterklaas; the Dutch Santa Claus; arrived in Toronto on Saturday to greet thousands of Metro residents. With his helpers; called Black Peters; Sinterklaas walked around Nathan Phillips Square at City Hall and shook hands with the enthusiastic children. Christmas is celebrated as a separate festival from St. Nicholas Day in Holland. The latter is on December 5.
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ProvenanceFrom the Toronto Star Archives
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Copyright HolderToronto Star (Firm)
Call Number / Accession NumberTSPA_0001646F