Sinterklaas is a Dutch character who lives in Spain and arrives in Holland by steamboat every November. He looks very much like Santa Claus, grey hair, long grey beard, red cape and hoodie, he also carries a bishop's mitre and travels around on a white horse delivering presents to the children on his birthday, December 5th.

Tonight is champagne, table grill and joy in the Netherlands. Now our kids are adult we don't do the presents bit any more but a party is always a party.

If you can't treat someone else today..... treat yourself