Still A Popular Christmas Tradition In The Netherlands And Other Dutch-Speaking Regions, Which Character Usually Accompanies St. Nicholas When He Distributes Sweets To Children On The Feast Of St. Nicholas, Which Is Held On December 5th? This Figure Has Become Increasingly Controversial In Recent Years Due To The Racist Connotations Inherent In His Traditional Costume And Make-Up, Which Has Encouraged Schools, Broadcasters And Businesses To Alter The Way The Character Is Depicted To Make It Less Offensive, Leading To, Often Violent Protests From Those Opposing Any Change To The Character's Traditional Appearance.

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1. Still A Popular Christmas Tradition In The Netherlands And Other Dutch-Speaking Regions, Which Character Usually Accompanies St. Nicholas When He Distributes Sweets To Children On The Feast Of St. Nicholas, Which Is Held On December 5th? This Figure Has Become Increasingly Controversial In Recent Years Due To The Racist Connotations Inherent In His Traditional Costume And Make-Up, Which Has Encouraged Schools, Broadcasters And Businesses To Alter The Way The Character Is Depicted To Make It Less Offensive, Leading To, Often Violent Protests From Those Opposing Any Change To The Character's Traditional Appearance.