Well, Christmas is almost upon us!  How  in the world did that happen?!  How does the time fly by so fast?? Coming from the states, and Texas in particular, I am used to tons of Christmas lights and decorations everywhere.  I’m used to seeing neighborhoods and homes being lit up like the Griswold’s, and lots of … More It’s a Christmas Market!

In the Netherlands, they celebrate Sinterklaas.  That celebration started in the middle of November, and goes through December 5th.  He comes in on a boat, riding a horse.  Then he goes through the streets with a parade, and a big hoopla.  Children are supposed to leave a shoe out every night, with a carrot or some … More Sinterklaas!