LL-L "Holidays" 2004.12.07 (08) [E]

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From: Grietje MENGER <grietje at menger.fsnet.co.uk>
Subject: LL-L "Lexicon" 2004.12.06 (13) [E]

> From: Holger Weigelt <platt at holger-weigelt.de>
> Does anybody know something about the above mentioned Sinterklaas customs
of
> the Frisian Islands ? I'd be very glad to learn about because I'd like to
> compare such information with own experience and research on a very
special
> custom of a distinct place of Eastern Friesland.
> Kind greetings

Grou (about 5 miles south of Leeuwarden) and the island Ameland celebrate
Sint Pieter on 22 February.
For more information (in English)
http://www.allstates-flag.com/fotw/flags/nl-fr_gw.html

Cheers.

Grietje Menger
Scotland

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