The Holland Area Arts Councils celebrates several Dutch holiday traditions with its annual Sinterklaas Eve Friday, Dec. 7.
In the Netherlands during the beginning of December St. Nicholas visits the children and brings them presents. On Dec. 7, the council will celebrate the arrival of St. Nicholas with festivities beginning at 6 p.m.
Starting at 6 p.m. with Dutch lantern making, crafts and storytelling at the Holland Area Arts Council. Dutch lanterns are available to the first 300 children. Just after 7 p.m., families head outside with their lanterns to join Sinterklaas on his white horse, leading the procession down 8th Street to the Kerstmarkt, an open-air holiday market.
Activities at the Kerstmarkt include a special welkom, photo opportunities, holiday shopping and MAX Transit trolley rides. A large portion of this event is outdoors, so dress accordingly.
This event is free to attend and participate in, with opportunities to purchase treats, warm beverages and holiday items at the Kerstmarkt.
The Holland Area Arts Council will be collecting bag lunch items for Kids’ Food Basket at the Holland Area Arts Council from 6 – 7 p.m. High priority items include Cheerios, pretzels, raisins and Goldfish Crackers.
