Santa Claus vs. Sinterklaas

Although Santa Claus and Sinterklaas resemble each other with the long white beard, red suit and jolly 'assistants', I've just found out that Sinterklaas is NOT Santa Claus.

These lucky Belgians get two days of presents! Sinterklaas is a Turkish Bishop that comes on December 6th, so shoes are put at the chimney on the evening of December 5th in hopes that Sinterklaas fills them with presents. Belgians also get presents from Santa Claus, however, some families do not do the whole filling of stockings, it is just presents from family and friends like we have in Canada.

Lately, I have seen christmas trees for sale in some places, but they are not like the lots we see at home. The trees that I've seen are about 4-5 feet tall and very sparse, so appreciate your big, full spruce or pine trees at home, becuase in other parts of the world, it is a luxury!!!