maandag, november 29, 2004

 

Presents In My Shoe

When Sinterklaas has arrived in our country, he and Zwarte Piet (Black Pete) will throw small presents through the chimneys of all houses. So in the evening, before we go to bed, we can put our shoes near the chimney. Dad will play Sinterklaas songs on the piano and we sing along. Then the next morning we all rush to see if there's something in our shoe!
(NOTE: of course the parents put these presents in the shoes. Sometimes, when children have behaved badly, Zwarte Piet/the parents can put a small bag of salt or a small broom in the shoe. These are all old traditions. When kids get really bad, parents can mention the Bag that Sinterklaas and Zwarte Piet take with them. Especially naughty kids will be put in the Bag to Spain, where Sinterklaas lives 49 weeks a year. These 'threats' are more a thing of the past)

Comments:
How can I get taken to Spain for 49 weeks? I reckon I've been bad enough!
 
Happy Birthday, Nick! Wishes for a great year from the USA - sorry we missed the day, it was our GrandDaddy's birthday too! Your birthday fell on Thanksgiving Day here in the US - bet your mom is REALLY thankful for you! (friend from pecanbread)
 
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