• Criticism of Santa Claus’s sidekick, known locally as Zwarte Piet and usually portrayed by white person in blackface, reaches UN

• Protests Against Caricature

ITEM: I was wrong with the number opposed to the tradition. This article posits that 90% of the Dutch are in favor of keeping Zwarte Piet. Considering that Nelson Mandela died on St. Nicholas Eve, it’s a good time to reflect upon history, the multiple meanings of cultural traditions, and national behavior.