Our annual Storytime with Sinterklaas has become a popular family tradition. This year, Sinterklaas will again tell the stories of this Dutch centuries-old tradition at Nelis' Dutch Village on Saturdays starting in November and continuing on in December as shown in the schedule below. A short summary of this presentation follows.

In the Netherlands, the Sinterklaas (Saint Nicholas) season begins in mid November. Nelis' Dutch Village preserves this tradition with "Storytime with Sinterklaas" and we welcome all to come and listen to Sinterklaas in his full regalia, tell the old Dutch stories.

One Dutch custom for children is to set their wooden shoes on the doorstep outside filled with carrots for Sinterklaas' big white horse. The children hope to find gifts and candies in the morning. In our storytime, Sinterklaas tells about many of the old time customs. Children in the audience also learn traditional Dutch songs.

All are welcome to enjoy this "best time of the year" activity with cookies and hot cider. "A Dutch Christmas - The Legend of Sinterklaas" booklet is available year-round. We have many Sinterklaas items in our shops and on our special internet page.

Also this is an opportunity to browse our unique gifts including Delft pottery, decorated wooden shoes, decorated wooden bowls, Dutch candies, licorice, letters, Precious Moments figurines, and hand carved candles.

We are looking forward to seeing you and your family at Story time with Sinterklaas.

Story time with Sinterklaas
at Nelis' Dutch Village