I learn my children that Zwarte Piet is just dirty because of the chimney.... and I like the tradition though I'm a 'colored' foreigner living in the Netherlands

. Jan 08 2010 at 15:03 .
. Comment by Anna Rosalitas .

Interesting story, Emily and Simon. I have never heard of this holiday tradition. Though patently racist through my foreigner eyes, it sounds as though the Netherlanders want to hold on tight to "tradition" by falling victim to purposeful ignorance. Some traditions are better off left in the past, or should be updated to fit modern day society.

. Dec 08 2009 at 09:58 .
. Comment by Ellen Yang .

Nice story , I liked it so much

. Dec 04 2009 at 09:48 .
. Comment by Ahmed Salah Eldeen .