My Son Thinks Sinterklaas is Santa
My five year old son was sitting in complete silence at the kitchen table, studying the advent calendar I’d given him a few moments earlier. He’d been that way for at least a minute....
Tagged: Christmas
All the Christmas related posts in one place.
How To Survive The Crazy Dutch Month of December
It’s been a busy few months but the end of the year is finally in sight. However, there is one month left to get through and it is the busiest one of them all....
The Sad Fate of Dutch Christmas Trees
During the month of December the faithful Christmas tree is the central symbol of the festive season. They stand proudly in our living rooms, our town squares and our shopping centers, declaring to all...
A Story of Misheard Christmas Song Lyrics
My daughter has recently been getting into the festive spirit by singing the song We Wish You a Merry Christmas. Unfortunately she only knows the words to the first part of the song and...
Is het een Cadeautje?
If you’ve ever been shopping anywhere in The Netherlands you have probably been asked the question, “Is het een cadeautje?” It’s a common question, especially during the months leading up to Sinterklaas and Christmas....
Trying To Explain Christmas Crackers To The Dutch
“A Christmas what?” “A Christmas Cracker.” It was a few days before Christmas on a cold evening in the North of Holland and I was desperately trying to explain the very English tradition of...
