I think I developed a deeper understanding for how most Dutch people experience the various festivities surrounding Sinterklaas and all the warm memories they attach to their traditions ( including Zwarte Piet ) — but the American side of me always recognized an element of racism with Zwarte Piet , and I learned to more gently push back against that particular tradition . Ben Falkenmire agrees : “ I understand Dutch affection for Zwarte Piet is born out of a warm , and well-meaning Christmas tradition .
Я понимаю , что привязанность голландцев к Чёрному Питу родилась из тёплой и доброй рождественской традиции .