Sinterklaus

Elena & Egan really make out from the 'Saint Nicholas' tradition...since they are Dutch & American he actually comes TWICE. The first visit is in the Dutch tradition. On December 5th (St. Nicholas Day), while you are eating dinner, there is a loud knock on the door and Sinterklaus has left a bag of caudetjes! (presents) He rides off on his Wit Paard (white horse) before you can catch a glimpse. To help save wear and tear on the ole Wit Paard and to spend a great evening with our friends, we always get together with KBX, so the Sint only has one stop in Blacksburg (barring any other Dutchies in the area, of course). Elena has left her shoes under the tree a few days before with a note letting him know about our December 5th location, he left some sweets in exchange, and the Wit Paard ate his apple.


See how much fun Egan had!


The big kids with their loot


Elena got a much wanted doll stroller, mismatched socks, her favorite dutch shampoo, a rolling backpack almost just exactly like Xanders, and, of course, a chocolate letter E. Egan made off with some pacies and a new art deco mobile. We had pannekoeken, spekulas, and other dutch treats.