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Right, let's talk about one of the most nerve -wracking moments in the Dutch festive calendar for
expat partners. Sinterklaas. Specifically, het gedicht. The poem. Now, if you're not familiar with
this tradition, here's how it works. On pakjesavond, the evening of December 5, Dutch families
exchange presents. But here's the thing, each present comes with a personalized poem, a rhyming poem
that gently teases the recipient about something they did that year, or a habit they have,