# Saint Nicholas on The No Agenda Show

Saint Nicholas comes up in 3 chapters across 3 episodes of The No Agenda Show, from November 2014 to December 2016.

- **Chapters:** 3
- **Episodes:** 3
- **Discussed:** November 2014 – December 2016
- **Related topics:** [Black Pete](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/black-pete.md), [Netherlands](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/netherlands.md), [Gouda](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/gouda.md), [Racism](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/racism.md), [Sinterklaas](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/sinterklaas.md), [Spain](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/spain.md), [Traditions](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/traditions.md), [United Nations](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/united-nations.md), [Zwarte Piet](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/zwarte-piet.md)

## Chapters 1–3 of 3

### Sinterklaas Traditions and Political Correctness in the Lowlands

- **Episode:** [889: The Christmas Special](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/889-the-christmas-special.md)
- **Published:** 2016-12-26
- **Time:** 15:35–17:49
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/889-the-christmas-special/chapter/sinterklaas-traditions-and-political-correctness-in-the-lowlands.md

The Dutch tradition of Sinterklaas is detailed, noting the arrival of Saint Nicholas on a steamship from Spain accompanied by "Black Petes." The hosts discuss the increasing political incorrectness of the Black Pete character and the traditional practice of children leaving boots out for gifts on December 5th. The holiday is described as a major celebration in the Lowlands that often involves adult drinking parties.

Keywords: [sinterklaas](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/sinterklaas.md), [netherlands](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/netherlands.md), [black pete](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/black-pete.md), [spain](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/spain.md), [saint nicholas](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/saint-nicholas.md), [traditions](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/traditions.md)

### Black Pete Controversy and Dutch Tradition

- **Episode:** [877: The Angries](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/877-the-angries.md)
- **Published:** 2016-11-14
- **Time:** 2:36:02–2:38:34
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/877-the-angries/chapter/black-pete-controversy-and-dutch-tradition.md

The annual "Black Pete" controversy in the Netherlands has led to heavy police presence and trauma for children during traditional celebrations. The hosts criticize the United Nations and activists for labeling the cultural tradition as racist, noting that the festivities have been disrupted by SWAT teams and bomb squads.

Keywords: [black pete](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/black-pete.md), [netherlands](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/netherlands.md), [saint nicholas](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/saint-nicholas.md), [united nations](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/united-nations.md), [racism](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/racism.md)

### Black Pete Controversy, Dutch Racial Protests

- **Episode:** [670: Terrorist Narrative](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/670-terrorist-narrative.md)
- **Published:** 2014-11-19
- **Time:** 22:23–24:45
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/670-terrorist-narrative/chapter/black-pete-controversy-dutch-racial-protests.md

Protests in Gouda, Netherlands, regarding the character of Black Pete (Zwarte Piet) resulted in 90 arrests. The controversy centers on whether the black-faced companion of Saint Nicholas is a harmless tradition or a harmful racial stereotype rooted in the history of Dutch slavery.

Keywords: [black pete](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/black-pete.md), [zwarte piet](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/zwarte-piet.md), [gouda](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/gouda.md), [netherlands](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/netherlands.md), [saint nicholas](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/saint-nicholas.md), racial stereotyping

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