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Sinterklaas versus Santa Claus
They both work in the same sector, wear red, and have a big white…

November 2021 Events in Haarlem
''11 November is the nacht....''. Sint Maarten 2021 is happening.…

What to do this autumn in & out of Haarlem
The average autumn temperature in the Netherlands is a balmy…

Dutch Language exercise: Sinterklaas & Zwarte Piet
Dutch Language exercise: choose the correct answer for each of…

Sinterklaas arrives to Haarlem!
Sinterklaas and his Pieten arrive by steamboat and moors on the…

Dutch History; Zwarte Piet.
Zwarte Piet is a controversial character – whether you believe…

My First Sinterklaas
This past weekend on the evening of December 5th, I celebrated…

Sinterklaas in Haarlem
Sinterklaas is coming to Haarlem on November 19 at 13:00! He…

Sinterklaas 101: The Festive Period Dutch Style
It's that time of year! Sinterklaas has arrived and with him…

Hij komt. Sinterklaas arrives!
This Sunday 13 November, St Nicholas will once again be arriving…

Top tips in choosing gifts for children for the holiday season
The holiday season can be a period of frenzy for most parents.…

Gevulde Speculaas uit het Grote Sinterklaas Kookboek (Dutch)
Sint is in het land en dat vieren wij. Met een enorme plak gevulde…

Hij komt. Sinterklaas arrives!
On Sunday, November 15th Sinterklaas (Santa Claus) will be back…

Haarlem City of Light
Tonight the festivity lights will be put on. Where in the city…

Zwarte Piet Debate – A Call to Action
Not your typical Zwarte Piet Debate article - this one isn't…

An interview with Zwarte Piet
The Shallow Man, in his never ending quest to fulfil the requests…