🎁 Sint is on his way! 🎉 This week is the start of the Sinterklaasjournaal and the countdown is on! All over the Netherlands, kids are eagerly awaiting this Saturday, when Sinterklaas and his helpers will finally arrive.

In the first episode we see Sinterklaas checking all packages on Sinterklaasjournaal. Watch it on NTR TV.

Get ready for a weekend full of excitement, gifts and treats like pepernoten! 🍪🎁 Homes will be filled with songs, the smell of sweets, and the joy of this magical time. Are you ready to celebrate and enjoy the warmth of the season?

Let the festivities begin!
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Sinterklaas in Holland: a time of tradition and magic

In the heart of the Netherlands, the arrival of December heralds the much-anticipated festivity of Sinterklaas. This cherished Dutch tradition brings together communities, families, and friends in a celebration steeped in history and enchantment.

The legend of Sinterklaas

At the core of this jubilant occasion is the revered figure of Sinterklaas, also known as St. Nicholas. According to legend, Sinterklaas is a benevolent, elderly man with a flowing white beard, who arrives in the Netherlands from Spain each year by steamboat, accompanied by his devoted helpers, the “Zwarte Pieten” or Black Petes.

The festive arrival

The excitement builds as Sinterklaas arrives in a grand procession, greeted by throngs of cheering children and families lining the streets. The air buzzes with anticipation, as Sinterklaas, dressed in his traditional red bishop’s attire, parades through towns atop a magnificent white horse.