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Category: Christmas in The Netherlands
Cheers to a wonderfully calm Sinterklaas 2020
SO, the Christmas season is here. At this point I would normally be in a complete panic about getting everything done. All the magic that has to fit into a few simple weeks. It all starts with the Intocht and ends on New Years… Continue Reading “Cheers to a wonderfully calm Sinterklaas 2020”
Christmas in The Netherlands – Part 3: Celebrate Like an Adult
So, you’ve been invited to a grown up party for Sinterklaas. What now? Every culture has it’s own way of celebrating Christmas. But this isn’t really Christmas, is it? I have gotten a bit of grief for calling these posts “Christmas in the Netherlands”… Continue Reading “Christmas in The Netherlands – Part 3: Celebrate Like an Adult”
Museum T’Oude Slot: Sinterklaas House
I volunteered today to help take the kids in my daughters class to Museum T’Oude Slot today. A magical outing for the kids to do something special during school and I helped make that possible, what a good mom, right? Seriously, super mom. How… Continue Reading “Museum T’Oude Slot: Sinterklaas House”
Christmas in the Netherlands – Part 2: Celebrate Like a Dutch kid
So the Intocht has come and gone, what next? This is when things get interesting. There are 2 things going on during this time of year: one is for the kids and one is for adults. I’ll start with the kids, this is a long… Continue Reading “Christmas in the Netherlands – Part 2: Celebrate Like a Dutch kid”
Sinterklaasfest at Weverkeshof: Nuenen
I almost called this “What a Difference a year makes” because, well, a year has made a huge difference in our lives here in the Netherlands. Of course a year makes a difference, right? Yes, I know. But I tried to take my kids… Continue Reading “Sinterklaasfest at Weverkeshof: Nuenen”
Cologne Christmas Markets: 2015
The Yearly Christmas Market in Cologne or Koln is our favorite, we go every year. There are actually many different markets in the city and they are all connected by a cute little “train”. I would have loved to ride around on it but… Continue Reading “Cologne Christmas Markets: 2015”
Warm Spiced Wine or Gluhwein
Nothing says the holidays for me more than a hot cup of Gluhwein. This warm spiced wine generally makes its first appearance at the end of November. My first glass of the season is traditionally enjoyed while at the Eindhoven Glow festival (a yearly… Continue Reading “Warm Spiced Wine or Gluhwein”
5 Essential Rules for Surviving Christmas Decorating With Kids
Christmas is a magical time of year. I love having the house decorated and really look forward to putting the tree up every year. My house was always perfect. I lovingly decorated every surface with beautiful twinkly things. Until i had kids. Then everything… Continue Reading “5 Essential Rules for Surviving Christmas Decorating With Kids”
What I learned from my kids today
It was supposed to be a magical morning. I had it all worked out in my mind. Nothing went according to plan, though, and I was reminded that sometimes that’s OK
Christmas in The Netherlands – Part One: Sinterklaas is coming to town!!
Christmas is a magical time of year all over the world. As an American I kinda took for granted that everyone celebrated Christmas in much the same way. You know, big fat guy, the 25th of december, dead tree in the living room…. The… Continue Reading “Christmas in The Netherlands – Part One: Sinterklaas is coming to town!!”
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