Sinterklaas in the Netherlands: A Guide for International Parents & Kids
New to Sinterklaas in the Netherlands? Or is your young child just old enough to start discovering the magic?
For international parents, Sinterklaas can raise a LOT of questions: Why does he arrive from Spain by boat? Who is the white horse? Why are children putting shoes out with carrots? What is the Sinterklaasjournaal? And why does everyone suddenly seem to be eating kruidnoten?
In this episode of DAM Parenting, Eva explores Sinterklaas in the Netherlands — not just the traditions, but the magic behind them. From the November arrival and the Sinterklaasjournaal to putting out shoes…
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