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Comment posted O’Reilly Factor Show – Holiday Words by rijk.

I think they cut a bit out of the show, or Marina’s time was limited’. We don’t have a holiday on dec. 5, But for the rest of it you are right.
Sinterklaas, is not the same person as Santa Claus. He was here first.
As the tail goes he comes from Spain and his helpers are called zwarte Pieten.
On the day before his birthday 5 December he gives presents to the children (pakjesavond).
In America he transformed (nice hint that X-man shot) into a new character. Kept the name, but changed the: outfit, date, place of origin, means of transportation and the helpers.

And St Nicklaas originally is based on a Turkish bishop

http://www.galactic-guide.com/articles/13R2.html

and a better one in Dutch:
http://www.deplankeniers.nl/sinterklaas/oorsprong.htm