In the Netherlands we celebrate "Sinterklaas" on 5th december. Which is basically a predessesor from Santa, we do not really have Santa here nor do our kids belief in him (they do believe in Sinterklaas). Gifts are given then and not with Christmas, christmas is for family, eating and drinking (i'd describe the setting a bit like US thanksgiving). So giftwise it didn't bother me as there is a month inbetween.
I always (and still) find it a terribly awkward moment when the countdown to newyears starts and it's the whole happynewyears and happy birthday shizzle at once.
In the Netherlands we celebrate "Sinterklaas" on 5th december. Which is basically a predessesor from Santa, we do not really have Santa here nor do our kids belief in him (they do believe in Sinterklaas). Gifts are given then and not with Christmas, christmas is for family, eating and drinking (i'd describe the setting a bit like US thanksgiving). So giftwise it didn't bother me as there is a month inbetween.
I always (and still) find it a terribly awkward moment when the countdown to newyears starts and it's the whole happynewyears and happy birthday shizzle at once.
In the Netherlands we celebrate "Sinterklaas" on 5th december. Which is basically a predessesor from Santa, we do not really have Santa here nor do our kids belief in him (they do believe in Sinterklaas). Gifts are given then and not with Christmas, christmas is for family, eating and drinking (i'd describe the setting a bit like US thanksgiving). So giftwise it didn't bother me as there is a month inbetween.
I always (and still) find it a terribly awkward moment when the countdown to newyears starts and it's the whole happynewyears and happy birthday shizzle at once.