Zwart = black.
Piet is a boy’s name, like Pete.
In the tradition they are the helpers of Sinterklaas. They’re usually the ones handing out the candy to the kids and making people laugh, while Sinterklaas is more serious.
Yeah, not sure what 2021 will bring … maybe just celebrate that we survived this year … 
And avoid the news!
Either way, just do what feels best for you. 
