Sinterklaas is a bit fed up with the discussion about black or colored suspenders

Sinterklaas is fed up with the national debate about black or white suspenders.

The Sinterklaas celebration seems to be increasingly overshadowed by a loaded discussion that is banging on the door. And the good saint is not at all happy about that. "The Sinterklaas celebration must quickly be given back to the parents. The children now seem to hijack the celebration with opportunism, populism for their own gain and political games. This can never be the intention" Thus the bewildered Saint on a draughty roof in Oostkappelle.

Children angry: parents too hip with black, narrow suspenders.

The reason for the rapidly escalating discussion that has gripped the country for weeks is a difference of opinion about black , white or colored braces . Especially the original wearers of braces don't see the problem. "As parents, we always wore black suspenders during Christmas Eve. Why is that suddenly such a colorful issue?" The children see it differently and do not want to give in for the time being. "Black suspenders are much too hip," they say on behalf of a very young spokesperson. "Our parents only wear skinny jeans, Karhu sneakers and narrow, black Albert Thurston braces . And what about us? We can't afford that with our pocket money (!). As far as we're concerned, parents should just wear the classic colored braces of the past on Christmas Eve. That goes much better with all those colorful suits, doesn't it?"

Comrades, stop your wild noise: kids are chanting en masse "red suspenders".

Kids from all over the country responded en masse to come to the Efteling. The situation became grim just before eight when groups of children gathered, threw candy and started singing Justin Bieber en masse. School teachers had to come quickly to calm the kids down. The youngsters chanted en masse the name of red suspenders over the water of Fata Morgana. And it seemed to remain restless for a long time in Kaatsheuvel, but fortunately peace quickly returned to the Brabant village just after bedtime.

Black, white or colored suspenders, I love them all equally.

Sinterklaas says he is very shocked, but he is not discouraged by a group of children. "Black, white or colored braces. I love them all equally. As long as the parents can keep their pants up in these dark days before Christmas. Let's keep it cozy with each other. The color of the braces doesn't matter to me for now." Whereupon a very emotional Sinterklaas and his entourage gently tapped on the window of a random house in Appingedam.

That's it for now. On behalf of your dandy reporter on the spot, we wish you happy days and many presents. For braces in all species , sizes and to colour we kindly refer you to www.bretels.nl . Goodbye Sinterklaas!