6Dec07Hoorah for Sinterklaas
One of the things I really enjoy about my wife and her family is that they are strongly rooted in their Dutch heritage. As a matter of fact I think I am the first non-dutch blood to enter their family line. And yet somehow they get by and I survive family get togethers :)
Anyway one of the Dutch traditions that I have started to enjoy is the celebration of Sinterklaas Day. It is all about the Dutch Santa if you will. You can read about him and Sinterklaas Day here on Wikipedia. This year I woke to a couple Sinterklaas surprises… I got a subscription to one of my favorite magazines (Digital Photo Pro) and some candies. Erin got a really really cool Sinterklaas bobble body. I have a sneaking suspicion who acted on Sinterklaas’ behalf but only they know for sure.
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December 7th, 2007 at 12:04 am
now that is fun. i want to live at y’alls house
December 7th, 2007 at 12:12 am
How neat! And Sinterklaas is just fun to say!
December 7th, 2007 at 12:19 am
In Germany the tradition is St. Nicholas and it’s only for children. So your shoes might have been filled with sticks and coal.
December 7th, 2007 at 11:01 am
Very Cool Matt! Good thing your such a great guy to make up for your not being Dutch! Your height works in your favor too! Your fit right in with all of us Dutchy folks! By the way…how tall are you when you are wearing your size 15 Klomps??
December 7th, 2007 at 11:07 am
Yeah I do like having another mini Christmas in the year… now if we could just get one in June or July I would be happier yet!
Shawna… thanks and I think I am about 6’10″ give or take with the Klompen on :) I used to wear them in the yard when I worked out there. I got some seriously strange looks from the neighbors!