What are some Holland Christmas traditions?

* Sinterklaas: This is the Dutch version of Santa Claus, and he arrives in the Netherlands by steamboat from Spain every year on November 15th. He then travels around the country on his white horse, Amerigo, visiting schools and hospitals and giving out presents to children. Sinterklaas is accompanied by his helpers, the Zwarte Pieten (Black Petes), who are often depicted as blackface caricatures.

* Kerststol: This is a traditional Dutch Christmas bread made from a sweet yeast dough and filled with dried fruit, nuts, and spices. It is usually served with butter or cheese.

* Kerstkrans: This is a Dutch Christmas wreath made from a sweet pastry dough and decorated with icing and sprinkles.

* Kerstpudding: This is a Dutch Christmas pudding made from a mixture of dried fruits, nuts, and spices, which is steamed and then served with a sweet sauce.

* Oliebollen: These are Dutch doughnuts that are traditionally eaten on New Year's Eve. They are made from a yeast dough that is flavoured with lemon zest and nutmeg, and they are then fried and dusted with powdered sugar.

* Appelbeignets: These are Dutch apple fritters that are traditionally eaten on New Year's Eve. They are made from a batter made with flour, sugar, eggs, and milk, which is then flavoured with cinnamon and nutmeg. The batter is then dipped in slices of apple and fried.