Despite the international attention concerning 'Zwarte' Piet, everything carried on as usual. It may have had racist beginnings, waaaay back when, but nowadays it's really just an old tradition filled with fun, excitement, songs, family, and of course, presents and sweets! I have certainly changed my opinion about it all over the last 13 years. The children LOVE it and get totally swept away in all the excitement. For the next 2 weeks we talk, eat, sleep and breathe Sinterklaas!
The boys were very excited and it was fun to watch Travis really join in the festivities this year.
I still have a sore neck!
Hey Jan, what are you doing here?
Disco Piet is always the highlight!
The parade
(And honestly, they generally get called 'Pieten' as opposed to 'Zwarte Pieten' and I think the painted black faces are on their way out anyway... not that the kids will notice.)
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