Alternative Zwarte Piet Suggestions
Once a year during November Sinterklaas arrives in The Netherlands and brings with him his helpers the Zwarte Pieten. The black face paint of Zwarte Piet often causes a few raised eyebrows from those...
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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....
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...
De Kroket van Speculaas (Voor Febo van Sinterklaas)
“Oh no. No, no, no, no, no.” “You have to try it. Otherwise you’ll never truly be integrated into Dutch society.” “Are you going to try it?” I asked defensively, trying to find a...
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...
