Each December in the ABC Islands Aruba,
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As the character known as Sinterklaas appears each year to celebrate the feast day of Saint Nicholas, the fictional character of Dutch custom certainly bears a resemblance to the venerated saint. Saint Nicholas was actually the bishop of Myra,
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Much as Santa Claus relies on the assistance of his elves to deliver gifts to all the world’s children, Sinterklaas employs a number of helpers known as Zwarte Pieten. Known for their black faces and colorful 16th century clothing,
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Dutch tradition always held that Sinterklaas sailed each year from Spain and was greeted with great fanfare upon his arrival. In Curacao,
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If you visit Curacao with your family during this holiday season,
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In Dutch tradition,
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As Saint Nicholas Day falls in the heart of Curacao’s tourism season, there isn’t a better time to visit the island. During your time in Curacao,
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