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BLACK PETER

IN HOLLAND, ON DECEMBER 6, ST. NICHOLAS TRAVELS AROUND THE COUNTRY
LEAVING FRUITS AND SWEETS FOR THE GOOD CHILDREN. BLACK PETER
ACCOMPANIES HIM AND TAKES ALL THE BAD CHILDREN AWAY ON A BOAT TO
AFRICA.

Submitter comment: MR. CLISDAL LEARNED OF THIS WHILE IN EUROPE LAST YEAR.

Where learned: MICHIGAN ; ROYAL OAK

Keyword(s): ST. NICHOLAS

Subject headings: CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- December 6 Feast of St. Nicholas
CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- December 21 solstice to March 20

Date learned: 10-16-1967

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