Racism is lame…

I just don’t understand racism. But maybe that’s because I’m multi-racial and have accepted my white, black and asian roots. To get angry at just one ethnic group because one of them did something stupid, would be like getting pissed off at the air because the neighbor farted; stupid. Judge people for what they do, … More Racism is lame…

Blackface is Standard Costume for Sinterklaas in Holland

In a few weeks from now, we in Holland will be celebrating Sinterklaas. It’s a traditional holiday that is going on for two centuries or so. During this festivity, an old white man with a long white beard arrives to Holland with his boat. He travels with his helpers, the blackfaced zwarte Pieten and comes … More Blackface is Standard Costume for Sinterklaas in Holland

Saint Nick

It is the 5th of December. In Holland we celebrate the “birthday” of Sinterklaas (Saint Nicolas).  The tradition of Santa Claus and Sinterklaas are actually the same. An old white bearded jolly old man who comes during winter time to bring presents to all the good children. The difference is that the Dutch see Sinterklaas … More Saint Nick