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Updated: May 8, 2025
Nicholas, 'Klaasjes. They were looked upon as an offering dedicated to the Saint according to the old custom of their forefathers, which can be again traced to the service of Woden. Not only Amsterdammers, however, but people from all the neighbouring towns flocked to the St.
There are the flat hard cakes, made in the shapes of birds, beasts, and fishes the so-called 'Klaasjes' for they are no longer baked only in the form of a bishop, as they used to be. These sweets, it is said, were invented by St. Nicholas himself, when he was a bishop, for the benefit and use of lovers; for St. Nicholas held the office of 'Hylik-maker, and many a couple were united by him.
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