Sinterklaas

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• MBO
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• Middelbare school
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• Leerroute n1

Sinterklaas

What do you know about the Dutch Sinterklaas tradition?

• In the Netherlands we celebrate Sinterklaas 😛 
• Sinterklaas time starts November and he leaves on the 5th of December. On this day we celebrate the tradition.
  
• Sinterklaas has a ...........and ...........
  
• Sinterklaas' original name is ................
  
• Sinterklaas........... with his Pieten to deliver presents to the children 🎁

• The Pieten wear the colourful costumes of 14th century rich men
  
•  Sinterklaas often rides his horse  'Ozosnel' ................. 🐎
•  Sinterklaas has a ..........in which all the names of the children are written, and it also says if they’re naughty or nice 📖

• The presents get delivered through the ............ 
  
• Children place their ............in the evening, and sing Sinterklaas songs. The next day they’ll find their shoe somewhere else .................... 👞🧦
• Sometimes children will place .............. next to their shoe for Sinterklaas’ horse 🥕
•  The Pieten all have a bag filled with candy and pepernoten 🍬

But where did Sinterklaas come from?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GK3SYjrTxXY

Were was Nicholas born? 

Why is the tradition to put our schoe out for Sinterklaas? 

Write down your answer in a minimem of 10 words. 

Sinterklaas

Teacher

helping hand

Books

Pencil

Boat & White horse

presents

Pieten

Chimney

lesson plans

00:43

Where was Nicholas born?

00:57

Why is the tradition to put our shoe out for Sinterklaas?

01:08

What happened on the 6th of December?

What do Britains call "Santa Claus"?

1. Sinterklaas
2. Santa
3. Saint Nicolas
4. Father Christmas

Who introduced Santa Claus in de United States?

1. The Dutch
2. The English
3. The French
4. The Spanish

What do children in the UK leave for Santa Claus?

1. Brandy and mince pie
2. Whisky and cake
3. Milk and cookies
4. Wine and candy

Who invented modern Santa Claus's appearance?

1. The Church
2. The Pope
3. Coca Cola
4. The President of the United States

How many reindeers does Santa Claus have?

1. 12
2. 8
3. 9
4. 10

Writing exercise

After watching the short movie, write down a couple of words so you won't forget the high lights. 

Work you need to do at your unit ;

Write a short story about a iconic person you would like to change your name. And give a few examples about what you can change in your life, so you really live like this person. 

Like the "Santa" in the movie.