LL-L "Holidays" 2004.12.09 (05) [E]

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From: Henry Pijffers <henry.pijffers at saxnot.com>
Subject: LL-L "Holidays" 2004.12.09 (03) [A/E]

Ron schreev:
 >
> I suppose the tradition of giving Jewish children _khanuke geld_ ("Hanukka
> money," usually chocolate coins wrapped in gold foil), and in more recent
> times also toys and such, at Hanukka may be partly inspired by the
Christian
> traditions of Sinterklaas and Christmas, thus seems to be a European, if
not
> only a North European tradition.

As a Sinterklaas present children in the Netherlands too are often given
chocolate coins wrapped in gold foil. There are several stories about
Sinterklaas that mention him handing out money, and this custom of
giving chocolate coins as a present is said to be derived from that
(there's a lot being said though, especially about Sinterklaas...)

regards,
Henry

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