Sinterklaas ...

[Lex M]

For all North Americans with Dutch roots: Sinterklaas is back again in the Netherlands.
View his arrival at:
http://player.omroep.nl/?aflID=3573263&amp...47fcefb04d24fc7

[Alf S.]

For all North Americans with Dutch roots: Sinterklaas is back again in the Netherlands.
View his arrival at:
http://player.omroep.nl/?aflID=3573263&amp...47fcefb04d24fc7

Hi: Groucho Marx said it best "There aint no sanity clause" Alf S. North shore of Lake Erie

[Gina D.]

The sneakers are a nice touch, but shouldn't those be wooden shoes?

What is this tradition all about? I know nothing of Dutch culture.

[Lex M]

The sneakers are a nice touch, but shouldn't those be wooden shoes?

What is this tradition all about? I know nothing of Dutch culture.

Gina, Sinterklaas is the parent of your Santa Claus.
Maybe this can help :
http://www.thehollandring.com/sinterklaas.shtml

[debbyj]

Dear Sinterklaas, Please bring me a pony, and a bird feeder, and a BAL leveler, and a new spare tire cover that says "Trillium" for Christmas. Your friend, Debby
P.S. I've been very good this year. I hardly snapped at anyone at all!

[drews60]

I remember when I was a small boy, in the late 1940's, we hung our stocking on the mantel December 5th. We celebrated St Nicholas Day. The next morning they were filled with goodies. We didn't hang our stockings Christmas Eve.

Funny, the tradition died off when my Grandmother passed away. Thanks for bringing back a long forgotten memory.

[Donald Stahl]

I do remember that Santa does not like regular coffee. He prefers Sanka Claus.

[Al V]

I can't wait for the feast on Dec 6th. I am getting a little worried that Pete stole me chocolate letters. but I will still put carrots in me shoes.

[Alf S.]

I can't wait for the feast on Dec 6th. I am getting a little worried that Pete stole me chocolate letters. but I will still put carrots in me shoes.

Hi: Holliday traditions are great to hold on to...but remember...DON'T Clink and DRIVE...Happy Hollidays Alf S. North shore of Lake Erie