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Santa's Black-Faced Helpers Are Under Fire In The Netherlands

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http://www.npr.org/blogs/codeswitch...ced-helpers-are-under-fire-in-the-netherlands

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People line the road to greet Sinterklaas, the Dutch version of Santa Claus, and his "Swarte Piet" (Black Pete) sidekicks in Amsterdam on Nov. 17, 2013. In the past few years, Black Pete has come under fire. Some say it's a beloved tradition that should remain; others say it is a racist stereotype.
 
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