Tag: Sinterklaas
Sinterklaas in expensive times: the stove stays off, there is still a budget for gifts
The white teddy bear, with a red, Christmas-like bow around his neck, probably needs to be washed in the washing machine first. But the stack of old Donald Ducks that…
Storytime: this is why Sinterklaas is the patron saint of Zoetermeer
Perhaps you have never thought about it: Zoetermeer has a patron saint. And this patron saint is none other than Nicolaas van Myra, in other words… Sinterklaas! Ad loading… Zoetermeer…
Sinterklaas shops in the thrift store: ‘You don’t have to be ashamed’
Grandpa Perry Saasen searches among the cuddly toys that are sold for less than two euros. He is for his grandchildren in the thrift store in Eindhoven. “We celebrate Sinterklaas.…
Sinterklaas speaks Ukrainian in Haarlem
It was moving to see how the Ukrainian children received their own Sinterklaas this morning in Haarlem. Obviously and happy as if they had done nothing else all their lives.…
Busy shopping streets due to early package evening, many assistant Sinterklaas on a bargain hunt
Because December 5 falls on Monday this year, Pakjesavond will be celebrated today or tomorrow in many households. In many shopping streets, therefore, it is today a coming and going…
Sneldichter examines stuck Sinterklaas poems
Saint Nicholas was thinking what he would give you… Anyone who doesn’t get further than those two lines could go to fast poet Mischa van Huijstee today. He helps poets…
‘Sinterklaas is also fun with used toys’
A customer (left) and employee Maaike Vriesema at a toy swap fair in Almere.Image Marcel van den Bergh / de Volkskrant Kaylee Sanders (27) smiles and watches as two volunteers…
Sinterklaas campaign in Zwolle busier than ever: ‘Many problems paying energy bills’
Sinterklaas is getting more help than ever in Zwolle: hundreds of Zwolle residents with a tight budget will receive gifts through various organizations this year. Thanks to the Sinterklaas action…
Marc Degryse thinks the Dutch have no chance: ‘Louis van Gaal thinks we all still believe in Sinterklaas’ | football world cup
Does the Orange have a chance at the world title? Former PSV player Marc Degryse (57) does not believe in it. The former international of Belgium sweeps in The last…
Sinterklaas poem in rhyme? Mick’s rhyming dictionary reveals its secret here
Making a Sinterklaas poem, we will all do that in the coming days. But if you don’t like rhyming, that’s far from ideal. We do it for you, and make…