“…just a smile away from Whoville with a hint of It’s a Wonderful Life.”
—Huffington Post
Sinterklaas Send-Off Celebration, Kingston, New York
Cancelled due to Pandemic
Sinterklaas Festival Day, Rhinebeck, New York
See below for details!

The 2020 Honored Animal is the Frog

You can watch this wonderful video about the Wood Frog by clicking:

here:

THE FROG:  Healer *  Selflessness * Taking Care of Others * Change * Chaser of Negativity

 

Blessing of the FROG 2020

I am the ancient gem of water and green earth,
Look for me in hidden places.
I will surprise in day and night
Wake your spirit like a little light.

Primordial gel of transparent egg,
Tadpole with tail then kicking legs leaping,
Suddenly appears from pond womb to land.

Moist chorus of color, pattern, and form-
Reminds you of the day that you were born
Swimming out into the world.

Drinking and breathing through delicate skin,
The muscle of balance stretched very thin.

Join with me then–for hope of renewal
Each one of us a precious earth jewel
We are one on this planet
I bring you to understand who you are.
Sisters and brothers of the frog and the Star.

— Gigi Alvaré, 2020

 

 

With Gratitude

This project is made possible, in part, through funding from Dutchess Tourism, Inc. and administered by
Arts Mid-Hudson.

Sinterklaas Stars Are Here!

Get your ILLUMINATED SINTERKLAAS STARS to carry in the parades and to brighten up your home! Purchase from a local store or purchase online.

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Sinterklaas is an Old Dutch Tradition in the Hudson Valley taking place on December 5, 2020 in Rhinebeck, NY. See our website for full details..

Sinterklaas Rhinebeck