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Who's the
dude? By now you might be asking "who and why is this bearded guy on the label"? Bisschopswijn is often served around the arrival time of Sinterklaas in The Netherlands. Adults enjoy a hot cup of Bisschopswijn and children enjoy hot cocoa. You may have figured out that Bisschopswijn is the Dutch word for Bishop's Wine. Sinterklaas or Sint Nikolaas, the Dutch name for Saint Nicholas, was a bishop from present-day Turkey who was a patron saint to children. Each year Sinterklaas comes to Holland to deliver goodies and toys to the children (as does the modern day St. Nick in United States). Along with the tradition comes seasonal food and beverages to celebrate his arrival. Bisschopswijn is one of those traditions. |
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Look,
yonder comes the schooner, All the way from Spain. There stand good St. Nicholas, Coming back again. Frisking up and down the deck, See his horsie go! How prettily the pennants Flutter to and fro! His servant smiles upon us- With gifts his bags are rich- Who's good, shall have some goodies, Who's naughty, gets a switch ~ From the book "Tales Told in Holland" by Olive Beaupre' Miller |
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To read more about Sinterklaas, the folklore, his history, controversy and modern traditions click on the links below... | |
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wikipedia.org |
thehollandring.com |
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internet-at-work.com |
dutchmarket.com |
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stnicholascenter.org |
stnicholas.kids.us |
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catholiceducation.org |
serve.com |
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streetprophets.com |
info@bisschopswijn.com
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