Sinterklaas or Sint Nikolaas in Dutch or Saint Nicolas in French, is a holiday tradition in the Netherlands and Belgium (both Dutch and French speaking parts), celebrated every year on Saint Nicholas' eve December 5 or, in Belgium, the morning of December 6. The feast celebrates the name day of Saint Nicholas, patron saint of children..
In the Netherlands, Saint Nicholas' eve, not Christmas eve, is the occasion for gift-giving. The evening of December 5 is called pakjesavond ("evening of packages"). Traditionally, presents are ingeniously wrapped, and are therefore called surprises. Also, each present is accompanied by a poem from Saint Nicholas
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in OUR part of the world, the idea of christmas presents and red/white santa's costume (thanks to coca-cola ads). i was lucky to be part of this dutch tradition at a party hosted by dear friends.
here are some pictures to share...
it's great to know that some things never change, these twins still believe in sinterklass and his little helpers (black piet as known here)
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the gifts that we brought - 3 per person, but i ended up losing all in the game and went back empty handed :(
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what are festive parties without the gifts...
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ps: i will be back in singapore for a party on 22th, but no more losing of gifts, i'll tell y'all.
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