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    Is The Dutch Santa Racist?

    Santa's Dutch predecessor Saint Nicholas is under fire for being racist. Instead of elves, he has black servants.

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    27. Amsterdam, 16 November 2013

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    All photo's by Bertine Moenaff & Maarten Verspoor