Or.. the Saga of Sinterklaas (stop groaning out there, it's the last one!) - Closing Chapter! :D

You can't keep the kids believing in Sinterklaas forever, so in Holland we then move on to the next phase, 'surprises' and 'rhymes'. Surprises are presents which you wrap up (or build around actually!) to make them look as though they are something completely different. Together with the accompanying rhyme, in which a few clues are scattered, you may, or may not be able to guess the contents.

My favourite are the rhymes. This is a nice way of seeing all the stupid things you've done coming back to haunt you. All those embarrassing moments you'd hoped were forgotten, be assured they aren't, (not in our family anyway). But it's all done in a jokey way so that EVERYBODY (including the recipient) can have a good laugh and sense of 'closure', before all those skeletons are returned to the family closet.

Dear Gamespot,

Oh how you've teased us all the year
With every glitch we've shed a tear.
Journals missing, avatars double,
You've caused us no end of trouble!
Are you going to make amends
For me and all my friends?
Take heart, the new year's almost here
Turn over a new leaf please my dear
No more dreaded maintenance downs
That causes only shock and frowns!

from Sinterklaas and Rhyme Piet.

Enjoy your weekend :)