Sinterklaas

I missed it this year but next year we are celebrating Sinterklaas, a Dutch holiday celebrating St. Nicholas, the patron saint of children (pretty much this is Christmas). But on the evening of December 5th you leave carrots out for St. Nick's horse and your shoes for a little surprise. When you wake up on the morning of December 6th the carrots are gone and your shoes are filled with candy and gifts. Last year my roomate Christina started this tradition with us and I loved it. It was such a pleasant surprise to find treats in my shoe!