Today, I realized it’s been awhile since I’ve posted. I have grand ideas of posting a clever, tactful, stimulating explanation of Dutch culture and the character of Zwarte Piet (I’ve even had friends send me articles), but there simply hasn’t been enough time. I’m also trying to write a book. That hasn’t been happening lately. … Continue reading
Monthly Archives: December 2012
Santa Claus vs. Sinterklaas
Santa Claus vs. Sinterklaas Today would be the perfect day to put Sinterklaas and Santa Claus (also known as St. Nick) into the ring. It snowed today, after all. The first snow. And today I’m reading N.T. Wright, and Nietzsche. And nothing says Sinterklaas and Santa like a British theologian and a man who is … Continue reading