In Belgium and The Netherlands, today is a very special day, or at least for children. It is the day that Sinterklaas comes! I think it is safe to compare Sinterklaas to what Santa Claus is in the United States. The night of 5 december, children put their shoe in front of the fire place before going to bed with a letter and carrots and sugar for the horse of Sinterklaas, hoping that he will bring them something in the night...

In Belgium and The Netherlands, today is a very special day, or at least for children. It is the day that Sinterklaas comes! I think it i...