Mid November Sinterklaas arrived in the Netherlands from Spain. His Moroccan helpers, "zwarte piets" (black Petes) help him deliver treats, candy, and eventually gifts on December 5th. In Delft there was a fun parade and activities for the children. In America, we wouldn't paint our faces black...but in the Netherlands, it's just part of the celebratory fun to be like Pete.
2 comments:
What a great idea with the birthday cake! And it looks like you had a lot of fun when Sinterklaas came to visit! I hope he brings you great gifts later this week!
--Kiki and Chris
How fun! You are creating lifetime memories for sure. I'm glad you're having a wonderful time. I love looking at your blog and experiencing a whole new culture!
-Genevieve
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