Night Falls on Amsterdam at Christmas Time!

The EuroTraveler in Search of Sinterklaas in the Netherlands

December 22nd 2008
Last week, one of my very good friends in London shared with me the legend of Sinterklaas or Saint Nicholas and how her family celebrates the tradition in the Netherlands. I found the whole story fascinating because although very similar to our Santa Claus, Sinterklaas has his own story based in fact as well as legend. Come and discover with me the traditions, the stories and the truths of Sinterk ... read more

Europe » Netherlands » North Holland » Amsterdam

The Kingdom of the Netherlands was formed in 1815. In 1830 Belgium seceded and formed a separate kingdom. The Netherlands remained neutral in World War I, but suffered invasion and occupation by Germany in World War II. A modern, industrialized natio... ... read more

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Jeff Titelius

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I am an aspiring world traveler who hopes to experience the many cultures of Europe. As I travel, I love to take pictures and journal my experiences so I never forget a memory. These postings are tales from memorable European adventures thus far. Enjoy reading about the exciting places we visited, the hotels and villas we stayed in and finally, the amazing food we enjoyed. Also, be sure to visit theeurotraveler.com and check out the various links and resources to help you plan your next European holiday. Our adventures began a few years ago and will continue long into th... full info

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