Today we had a late Sinterklaas celebration with the family. We had surprises, poems, chocolate in the shape of letters as well as Dutch pea soup. I couldn’t find any kruidnootjes in the stores anymore, so I baked a batch! 😃
Hindus, Sikhs, Buddhists and Jains from around the world are celebrating Diwali this weekend. The core idea behind Diwali is the triumph of good over evil. Al Jazeera explains more about the festivities, rituals and gatherings that characterize the dayslong celebration. https://flip.it/IIeFZj #Culture#Diwali#Celebrations#Festivals