Well, since we usually say Sinterklaas lives in Spain (where all retired people live) it would make sense to assume that they actually represent Moorish people.
That said, I don't think any kid mistakes a "fake black" Zwarte Piet with an actual black person. They're just something different, almost magical...
It does make the whole thing seem hilariously un-PC though, which is part of why i love it
My abortive rant would not have been aimed at you doc - I think I know you (or at least your posting style ) well enough by now. More at religious festivals that perpetuate stereotypes, especially mediaeval ones under the banner of "tradition".
Being more rational after a nice cup of tea, I agree that the un-PCness (goodness what an awkward word, let alone concept) is quite good fun.
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All this is because I'm trying to figure out a way to respond to Prince of Poodles' thread without getting myself banned.
"If there is a sin against life, it consists not so much in despairing as in hoping for another life and in eluding the implacable grandeur of this one." Albert Camus "Noces"
Re: It's Sinterklaas !
Originally Posted by doc_bean
Well, since we usually say Sinterklaas lives in Spain (where all retired people live) it would make sense to assume that they actually represent Moorish people.) well enough by now. More at religious festivals that perpetuate stereotypes, especially mediaeval ones under the banner of "tradition".
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