Hundreds of Dutch citizens gathered this weekend to watch the parades in honor of St. Nicholas, who according to local lore is accompanied by a dark-skinned helper know as Zwarte Piet, or Black Pete. This tradition has sparked controversy and The New York Times looks at both sides of the debate. Read the article here.
A New Holiday Tradition for the Dutch: Arguing About Blackface
Hundreds of Dutch citizens gathered this weekend to watch the parades in honor of St. Nicholas, who according to local lore is accompanied by a dark-skinned helper know as Zwarte Piet, or Black Pete. This tradition has sparked controversy and The New York Times looks at both sides of the debate. Read the article here.
