Sinterklass, the character of Santa Claus, and his companion Zwarte Piet appear on the street during a celebration to welcome him in Roermond, the Netherlands, Nov. 17, 2012. (Xinhua/Jia Lirui)
Children dressed up as Zwarte Piet, companion of Sinterklass, the character of Santa Claus, attend a celebration to welcome Sinterklass in Roermond, the Netherlands, Nov. 17, 2012. (Xinhua/Jia Lirui)
Zwarte Piet, companion of Sinterklass, the character of Santa Claus, appear on the street during a celebration to welcome Sinterklass in Roermond, the Netherlands, Nov. 17, 2012. (Xinhua/Jia Lirui)
