Wednesday, December 17, 2008

Christmas in Holland - Melanie and Ruby

Saint Nicolas.

In the past there was a man called Sinterklaas, in English its Saint Nicolas. He was a holy man who gives things to people. We still have this party, but he doesn’t exist anymore. When it’s around half November a man dressed like Saint Nicolas comes in the city. Little children wait for him in the city, so they get some candy and see him at the steam boat. When they put their shoes in front of the fireplace, sing songs and write a poem. Then the next day there is a present in their shoes. They think it was Saint Nicolas, but it were just their parents. Then at 5 December we celebrate Saint Nicolas evening, his birthday. Then everybody sings songs and get presents. Then Saint Nicolas is over.

Christmas.

Around half December we buy a Christmas tree. Everybody in your family decorate the Christmas tree, with shiny baubles and lights and in the top op the tree is a peak. At 24 December we have presents under the tree. Than everyone open a present with their name on it. At the second Christmas day we visit our grandparents, or other family. I love this time, because it is so peaceful and happy.

3 comments:

Anonymous said...

Hello!!! lol
We live in Vigo.
Please come to Vigo!!!

We are from Vigo,,
We are Oliver and Pedro
Happy christmas for all of you

Anonymous said...

Hello!
In Poland your Sint Nicolas is called Santa Clause. He give us presents too, but also is this is our parents dressed like him
We visited our grandparents too and it's OK
We think Christmas is the best day in the year
How about you???
Greetings from Poland :)

Anonymous said...

Hello. Holland is very beautifull country. I like it, but I didn't been there. You've got talent!