Tuesday, December 8, 2009

Blueprints For A Grappling Hook














In the Netherlands, the quiet time is made in December in a different way. The Advent calendar, wreath and all sorts of pre-Christmas stories is found in almost any living room in this country. But the day of Saint Nicholas is a special one. Sinter Klaas (as it is called here) comes with the black Piet arrived a few weeks before the 5th December in Spain. This is even broadcast on TV, so that every child follow his arrival. During this time the wait is made easier with small gifts. Children get as chocolate letters found in the boot.


Sinterklaas on the evening of the 5th December celebrated. It is previously drawn on, who makes a surprise. It is also his creative side to bring out. A self-made Poem and a special packaging of the gift are at then. It will be something suitable for the person tinkered and sealed.

Since I am now also become a part of Dutch culture, as Pim times now genuine "Dutch", it was for me, poems and Surprises (so the package is called) to make. I have to admit honestly, I do not trigger further like to do, although it is funny to see what it all comes heruas. Sun gets over heels in love with for example the 17-YEARS a huge heart made of cardboard.

was the sister of Pim for me this year, a sewing machine. There was a great book packed and edges.

I am particularly pleased is that I have received a small inheritance from their grandmother of the family. A large bag of embroidery thread and fabric. Then we have chosen the embroidered picture on the birth of Pim in the attic. Now it's back to the wall.


This is one of the poems for me:


Lieve Nicki,

Bij dit een verhaal Packet Hoort,

Want dit Packet is monumentaal.

Rakers Grandma used to do embroidery,


With much skill, that's a fact.





for each grandchild a full painting,




With every birth, an arduous job.


Chickens, calendars and views,


Did her needle and thread yield.
Now it is a new family member passed

We hope you much pleasure with it!





Lief van de Sint




you all a great Saint Nicholas!
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