Sinterklaas vs Santa – Eight Humorous Differences
November and December can be a very confusing time of year for expats in The Netherlands, especially for those who have never heard the name Sinterklaas or seen a Zwarte Piet before. Who is...
Tagged: Pakjesavond
Posts about pakjesavond, the night on the 5th of December when Sinterklaas delivers gifts in the Netherlands.
Stuart Piet
I slowly crept up the stairs using all the stealth skills that I like to think I have but don’t. The sack over my shoulder made an awkward rustling sound as one of the...
Dreadfully Dutch Fake Facts About Sinterklaas
We all know that the tradition of Sinterklaas can sometimes be confusing for expats who are unfamiliar with it. The responsible thing to do would be to truth-ally explain the many interesting details and...
All About Sinterklaas
For expats living in The Netherlands who have never heard of the name Sinterklaas or seen a Zwarte Piet before November and December can become a very confusing time of year. This much loved...
Sinterklaas Replied To My Letter
When I opened our letter box and saw the envelope I instantly knew what it was. An official reply to my letter from Sinterklaas himself! An actual letter from the Sint uit Spanje! My...
Writing A Letter to Sinterklaas
In order to get the official answer to a few of the questions I have pondered in previous posts I did this… Do you think he will answer? I didn’t specifically mentioned that I...
