Monday, December 5, 2011

Sinterklaas Festival in Rhinebeck NY

   This "Sinterklaas" festival took place in the gorgeous city of Rhinebeck, New York.  It is an Old Dutch tradition and had lots of different attractions to enjoy. I participated by helping give awards for the "Bear Beauty Contest"  for all the children in the area. Lots of children dressed up a stuffed bear in whatever outfit they chose and entered them in this contest. We gave each of them a gift (a certificate, a little trophy, and a piece of delicious chocolate candy) and I took a picture with every single one of these adorable children!


   Furthurmore however, a highlight of my day was right after the bear beauty contest came to an end. I met a couple on vacation from Italy. My dad's side of the family came from Fundi, Italy and so was this couple. They had a great sense of humor and I posed for some photos with them.  They were enjoying their time in America and at the Sinterklaas festival.

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