Winter Holidays!

It's that time of year again! The weather is getting colder and students are talking about Christmas. In class we've begun learning about winter holiday customs and traditions in other places in the world. Our first stop was the Netherlands. On December 5th, the custom there is for children to place their wooden shoes on the windowsill for "Sinterklaas" fill. Sinterklaas is much like our Santa Claus. He brings presents and treats to children. Each child hopes for presents, fruits, nuts and candies, but those that are naughty might find coal! Everyone in our class found fruit and candy! Phew!