tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3747366350353199370.post627901621266869670..comments2019-11-17T10:07:55.072-08:00Comments on Holland with Kids: The SintPhilly Girl Abroadhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09300329232865991731noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3747366350353199370.post-39650042980290870242011-01-28T02:55:55.824-08:002011-01-28T02:55:55.824-08:00I once was in Amsterdam for Queen's day. It wa...I once was in Amsterdam for Queen's day. It was amazing! I couldn't believe how everyone really got into the spirit of it and everyone was so happy and friendly!<br /><br />Rambles with Reeseshopgirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00620184723064903755noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3747366350353199370.post-11591683292771915272010-12-19T01:41:54.909-08:002010-12-19T01:41:54.909-08:00This was fun to read! I'm a Dutchie married t...This was fun to read! I'm a Dutchie married to an American. We've lived in a number of countries, but our kids are American and it has been difficult to keep any of my Dutch traditions going in our family. Sinterklaas, unfortunately bit the dust...sigh.<br /><br />Glad you enjoyed the fun! I have great childhood memories of Sinterklaas.Miss Footloosehttp://www.lifeintheexpatlane.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3747366350353199370.post-45674490581406557022010-12-13T22:11:16.732-08:002010-12-13T22:11:16.732-08:00Hi Sharon! Hope all is coming along well with you...Hi Sharon! Hope all is coming along well with your moving plans! Yes, sometimes fact is stranger than fiction. David Sedaris did not have to exaggerate. This kind of story writes itself. Stay warm, too. I hear you had snow! Merry Christmas!Philly Girl Abroadhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09300329232865991731noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3747366350353199370.post-35117204051363344802010-12-13T18:33:27.641-08:002010-12-13T18:33:27.641-08:00So well said! I can't wait to celebrate in Ho...So well said! I can't wait to celebrate in Holland next year. We loved being a part of the Sinterklaas celebration with the Dutch school families here. Luckily many of my friends here were familiar with the story since they are fans of David Sedaris, but even they thought he was exaggerating! Lucy is finally convinced that no one will be taking her back to Spain, but is just as confused as Audrey about how Santa fits into all of this. Hope you are staying warm during this chilly Dutch December!Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14100315829961738618noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3747366350353199370.post-32860273808535768062010-12-13T00:00:06.160-08:002010-12-13T00:00:06.160-08:00Santa has a midget fettish? Now that is a a scand...Santa has a midget fettish? Now that is a a scandelous spin:) Merry Christmas!Philly Girl Abroadhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09300329232865991731noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3747366350353199370.post-62639243840188610302010-12-10T09:37:44.374-08:002010-12-10T09:37:44.374-08:00I love your take on Zwarte Piet! Most people get s...I love your take on Zwarte Piet! Most people get so touchy about it to the point of ludicracy - Sinterklaas promotes slavery, Zwarte Piet is racist, yadah yadah yadah. I agree that we have taken the fun out of everything in the US. Though I like making Santa scandelous by saying he has a midget fettish! Hope you had a great Sinterklaas!Tiffanyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07006296563864655302noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3747366350353199370.post-42313041477774298562010-12-10T08:14:14.180-08:002010-12-10T08:14:14.180-08:00The Netherlands sure has some lovely holidays - I ...The Netherlands sure has some lovely holidays - I love the poem part of gift giving in Sinterklaas - when you write a funny poem describing the person for whom the gift is meant.Orangehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04578932092087387343noreply@blogger.com