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....
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Everything about the tradition of Sinterklaas in the Netherlands.
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....
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...
Sinterklaas and The Christmas Sweater
“You can’t wear a Christmas sweater already,” my wife commented in pretend shock upon seeing my choice of clothing. It was the day before Pakjesavond and I’d just put on a brightly coloured Norwegian...
How to Write a Letter to Sinterklaas and Get a Reply
It’s November, Sinterklaas has arrived in The Netherlands and you (or your child) want to send him a letter… But how do you write a letter to Sinterklaas? What is his address? Will he...
Why I Love Sinterklaas
When I first arrived in The Netherlands I had no idea who Sinterklaas was. I didn’t even know he existed. My first November/December in the country was deeply confusing for that reason. During the...
